Living with arthritis pain can make everyday tasks feel exhausting. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our board-certified physicians specialize in advanced, non-surgical treatments that relieve pain, restore mobility, and keep you active.
We take a personalized approach to care, combining medical knowledge and experience with compassion to help you move with ease and confidence. Schedule a consultation today to discover how our team can help you find lasting relief and improve your quality of life.
What Is Arthritis and What Are Its Symptoms?
Arthritis is a condition in which your joints become inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness that make movement harder. It’s not one disease but over 100 joint conditions. The most common types include:
- Osteoarthritis – Wear-and-tear on joint cartilage, often linked to aging or injury
- Rheumatoid Arthritis – An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks joint tissue
- Psoriatic Arthritis – Inflammation that develops in people with psoriasis
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis – Caused by previous injury to a joint
Arthritis can affect nearly any joint, but most often impacts the knees, hips, spine, shoulders, and hands. Common symptoms include pain, stiffness (especially after rest), swelling, redness, and limited range of motion. Some may notice clicking or grinding during movement.
Without proper care, arthritis can cause chronic pain and joint damage – but with early diagnosis and the appropriate treatment, long-term comfort and mobility can be maintained.
How Does Arthritis Affect the Spine?
Arthritis doesn’t just affect the knees or hands – it can also develop in the spine. When inflammation occurs in the vertebrae or facet joints, it may cause stiffness after sitting or sleeping, pain that radiates into the hips or legs, and reduced flexibility when bending or twisting.
Spinal arthritis, including osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, often leads to chronic back pain that interferes with daily life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physicians use gentle, non-invasive treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, and strengthen the spine for lasting stability and comfort.
How We Diagnose and Treat Arthritis Pain
At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our specialists take a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to diagnosing and relieving arthritis pain. Your evaluation may include a physical examination, diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound, lab tests to detect inflammation or autoimmune conditions, and a review of your medical history, activity level, and lifestyle.
Once the cause of discomfort is identified, we develop a personalized treatment plan to restore mobility and reduce pain. Common therapies include:
- Acupuncture – Helps reduce inflammation, calm the immune system, and relieve pain
- Physical Therapy – Builds strength around affected joints and improves stability
- Occupational Therapy – Teaches ways to move stiff joints and perform daily tasks more easily
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy – Uses your body’s own platelets to reduce inflammation, encourage new cartilage growth, and improve joint lubrication
- PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy – Uses electromagnetic waves to reduce inflammation, speed up healing, and ease pain
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Add lubrication to the knee joint for smoother movement
- Corticosteroid and Analgesic Injections – Provide quick, powerful relief from pain and inflammation
By combining precise diagnosis with evidence-based care, our team helps patients move with less pain, regain flexibility, and enjoy long-term joint health.
When to See a Doctor and What to Expect from Treatment
If joint pain lasts longer than two weeks or if stiffness and swelling begin to interfere with daily activities, it’s time to see a specialist. You should also seek medical care if you experience persistent or worsening pain, difficulty walking or bending, pain accompanied by fever or fatigue, or visible joint deformity. Early evaluation can prevent long-term complications such as limited mobility or joint deterioration.
Treatment timelines vary depending on the type and severity of arthritis. Some patients notice improvement within a few weeks, while others benefit from ongoing management. Our team tracks your progress closely and adjusts your treatment plan as symptoms change to promote steady recovery.
At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we focus on helping people feel better for the long run. Our goal is to reduce pain, build strength, and improve movement. With personalized care and regular support, we help you stay active, move more easily, and enjoy a more independent life.
What Sets Our Practice Apart?
This practice stands out for helping patients heal without surgery. The team stays up to date on the latest minimally invasive treatments and focuses on hands-on care, including acupuncture, PEMF therapy, and targeted injections. Their goal is to reduce pain, improve movement, and help patients return to daily life as quickly as possible.
With offices in East Meadow, Great Neck, Lawrence, Huntington, and Lindenhurst, patients receive skilled, compassionate care close to home. Each treatment plan is personalized, combining different therapies to meet individual needs and support lasting recovery.
Managing Arthritis Without Surgery: Living Well Every Day
Even though arthritis lasts a lifetime, many people can feel better without surgery. When it’s diagnosed early and treated regularly, non-surgical care can slow the disease, ease pain, and help you move more easily. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we focus on helping patients stay active, independent, and comfortable with personalized, gentle treatment plans.
Daily habits also play a key role in managing arthritis effectively. Simple, consistent routines can make a big difference:
- Stay physically active with low-impact exercises such as swimming, cycling, or walking.
- Maintain an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
- Use heat or cold therapy to soothe sore or stiff joints.
- Practice good posture and protect your joints during everyday activities.
- Follow your physician’s treatment plan and communicate any changes in symptoms.
By combining these lifestyle strategies with professional care, you can move more comfortably and maintain an active, fulfilling life.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
If arthritis pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine is here to help. Our board-certified physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating all types of arthritis through advanced, non-surgical methods designed to relieve pain and restore movement.
Take the first step toward lasting relief. Contact us today to schedule your consultation at one of our convenient Long Island locations and start moving with greater comfort, confidence, and ease.