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You Don’t Have to Suffer to Be an Artist

Although we generally assume that those in physically strenuous occupations, such as construction work, landscaping, nursing, and firefighting, are the workers most prone to physical injury, artists of all kinds are also at risk for work-related injuries. Creative work may seem more serene, but in fact painters, sculptors, musicians,  writers, textile artists, actors, and photographers…

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woman with back pain

When Moving Takes Its Toll on Your Back

Even when you are excited about moving your home or business to a new location, moving is a stressful process, not only emotionally, but physically. Unfortunately, this is true whether or not you use a professional moving service. Like other stressors, moving can take its toll on your spinal column and the musculature of your…

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driving back pain

How Driving Can Cause Back Pain and What to Do About It

Drivers who travel long distances or navigate crowded roads often complain of back or neck pain. If you are experiencing aches, pain, stiffness, numbness, or decreased mobility after driving, contact Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Because our physiatrists are trained in holistic, nonsurgical methods of relieving pain…

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man checking elderly man's stiffness

Getting Stiff as You Age? Exercise Can Help

Though no one can reverse the aging process, research shows that keeping active is an important way to retain mobility, strength, and stability. While the stiffness and pain associated with aging may make it tempting to rest more and exercise less, moving will actually help to relieve these symptoms. When stiffness and pain make exercise…

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How to Avoid Common Weightlifting Injuries

Weightlifting can be an excellent form of exercise, helping you to manage your weight, strengthen your muscles and bones, increase your endurance, and improve your quality of life. Nonetheless, at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors see many patients whose weightlifting has resulted in painful, sometimes serious injuries. Our practice provides a wide range…

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Patient talking to doctor about his back pain

Good Posture for Pickleball

Invented nearly 60 years ago, pickleball has become increasingly popular during the 21st century. Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. Two or four players use paddles to hit a lightweight ball (something like a wiffle ball) over a net. Like all sports, pickleball can be entertaining as well…

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Maintaining Good Posture While Gardening

Gardening can be a healthy combination: a way of keeping your yard lovely, a form of physical exercise, and a rejuvenating period of meditative relaxation. However, unless you learn to maintain good posture while gardening, you can end up with aches and pains or even a serious injury.  At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our…

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Ways to Deal with Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy

Along with the exhilaration of bringing a new person into the world, pregnant women too often feel many aches and pains, including sciatica — the shooting pain caused by a stressed or pinched sciatic nerve. Though sciatica can be difficult to live with for 6 months or more, there are several steps you can take…

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Be Mindful of Work-Related Back Injuries

Ironically, at the same time that back pain is a leading cause of workplace absenteeism, a large number of back injuries are work-related. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 70 percent of workers in various occupations report at least one episode  of low back pain during the past year,…

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