After undergoing spinal or other orthopedic surgery, the road to recovery can be challenging and demanding. Whether you’ve had a minor procedure or a major operation, one crucial component of your recovery journey is physical therapy, commonly known as PT. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists understand the significance of physical therapy in…
Read MoreKnee pain is a common and often debilitating condition, affecting countless individuals, impacting not only their mobility but their quality of life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors, all exceptionally well-trained physiatrists, are focused on providing our patients with effective pain relief and restoration of function through nonsurgical means. One method of treatment…
Read MoreSesamoid pain is a discomfort that affects the small, delicate sesamoid bones embedded in the tendons of the balls of the feet. While this condition can be debilitating, the good news is that effective treatments are available. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists specialize in nonsurgical pain relief and the restoration of function…
Read MoreThough primarily associated with sports injuries, ACL tears (tears of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee) can also occur in slip and falls and car accidents and during recreational activities. Because such injuries cause serious pain and greatly limit mobility, they can bring your athletic pursuits and active lifestyle to a grinding halt. Nonetheless,…
Read MoreOrthopedic trauma refers to sudden, severe injuries to the musculoskeletal system. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, many of our patients come to us with traumatic orthopedic injuries to their bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. These injuries typically require immediate and comprehensive care. Because we are a nonsurgical practice, if we diagnose injuries…
Read MoreIf you are now suffering the pain of a bone spur, you know how much such a small protrusion can interfere with your life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we have a fine track record of relieving the pain of bone spurs and other musculoskeletal abnormalities with corticosteroid injections. What Is a Bone Spur?…
Read MoreAmong the patients who come to Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, ankle pain is a common complaint. Fortunately, our doctors are well-prepared to diagnose and treat the vast majority of ankle pain ailments without surgery. Physiatrists who specialize in relieving pain and restoring function, we are compassionate as well as highly competent. Most of our…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our practice is a holistic one. Our physicians, who specialize in a variety of noninvasive pain management treatments, are eager to make you feel better as quickly as possible. If you are suffering from disabling musculoskeletal pain and looking for a way to manage your discomfort without opioid drugs…
Read MoreAcupuncture, though successfully used as a medical treatment for thousands of years in China and other parts of Asia, was until relatively recently, dismissed as magical thinking by much of the Western world. Now, however, acupuncture treatments are routinely recommended to restore the balance and flow of Qi (chee), the energy that flows through the…
Read MoreUnfortunately, for a great many people, the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome interferes with daily life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we see patients for whom this problem makes household chores, work tasks, sports, and routine activities like driving or writing, difficult or even impossible, to manage. If you are troubled by the symptoms…
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