When you suffer an accidental injury or are troubled by musculoskeletal pain caused by a disease condition, knowing the medical terms that define your pain can give you a sense of control. This blog is designed to give you some familiarity with words that you may know, but can’t pinpoint the meaning of. We know…
Read MoreIf you are experiencing unexplained muscle pain or have already been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome, contact one of the five offices of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine where our specialty is nonsurgical pain management and restoration of function. Our physiatrists use both traditional and complementary medical treatments to reach our primary goal of returning…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors, who specialize in pain management and restoration of function, often treat patients who have suffered hamstring injuries. These injuries, though usually resolved within weeks, can be very painful and debilitating, and may recur if not treated properly. In almost all cases, hamstring injuries can be treated successfully…
Read MoreSimone Biles recently brought international attention to the physical and psychological dangers of gymnastics, but those involved in the sport have always known that injury and extreme stress, as well as grace and beauty, are inherent in the activity. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors regularly treat patients who have suffered painful, debilitating…
Read MoreAt Long Island Rehabilitation Medicine, our accomplished physiatrists make excellent use of ultrasound-guided injections in treating various kinds of musculoskeletal conditions. In our quest to provide our patients with pain relief and improved physical function, we have found ultrasound guidance extremely effective. Ultrasound images help us to pinpoint locations where injecting medications will reduce inflammation…
Read MoreStudies have shown that 80 percent of the population experiences back pain at some point. According to evolutionary biologists, the problem began over 4 million years ago when primates became bipedal, using only two of their four limbs for locomotion. This development put increased stress on the spine and may be blamed for many of…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we have found that many of our patients, no matter how intelligent, well-read, or highly educated, are confused by certain commonly used medical terms relative to our diagnoses and treatments of spinal and other musculoskeletal disorders. Under our assumption that a well-informed patient is more comfortable with treatment options…
Read MoreNow that the country is experiencing the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem hyperbolic to refer to the “epidemic” of childhood obesity. Nonetheless, the facts show clearly that our country has a serious problem with overweight and obese youngsters. Among the wide variety of health problems associated with childhood obesity are several related…
Read MoreBaseball, like all activities involving public gatherings, has been suspended during the 2020 season of the COVID-19. Now that the coronavirus pandemic is coming under some control, hopes are high that the major leagues will begin playing again, perhaps in July, but without the presence of fans. Nonetheless, we are likely to see amateur and…
Read MoreIf it seems that you get hurt too frequently during recreational sports, you are not alone. While it is true that, whether for physiological or physical reasons, some people are more prone to injury, much of the time those who suffer more sports injuries than their teammates may not be preparing properly for increased activity…
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