Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headache pain. They occur when the neck and scalp muscles tighten and contract in response to stress or an injury. While many people treat these aches and pains with over-the-counter medications, you may need more potent pharmaceuticals to combat severe or chronic pain. At Long…

If you are considering your first acupuncture session, you likely have questions about what the experience will be like and what you should do to prepare for it. Here at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, acupuncture is one of our most valued treatments. Like all of our therapeutic methods, it is nonsurgical, safe, and effective,…

Considering acupuncture is an ancient method of healing, used primarily in China and other parts of Asia, it is not surprising that in the Western world, acupuncture has become tangled with several myths. Our purpose today is to debunk these myths so patients can recognize acupuncture as the remarkable medical practice it is and take…

Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine is a nonsurgical, holistic practice. Here, acupuncture is an integral part of our treatment plans. Although relatively new to mainstream medicine in the U.S., acupuncture has been practiced in China and other parts of Asia for thousands of years. Our patients often ask about whether the positive effects of acupuncture…

Acupressure mats are now trending in popular healthcare. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we are always interested in new tools to provide our patients with relief from aches and pains, particularly ones that can be used at home. While the results of research on acupressure mats so far are largely positive, it has been…