Since the advent of computers, the term “carpal tunnel” has come into much more common usage. Though there has been some debate over whether carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is actually caused by frequent computer use, wrists are certainly at risk for pain and dysfunction in the modern world. It is, however, a mistake to self-diagnose…
Read MoreHow is it possible that I have golfer’s elbow when I have never played golf? Medial epicondylitis is a form of elbow tendinitis that you may more readily recognize as golfer’s elbow. The tendons that run along the inside of the elbow are damaged due to some sort of repetitive motion done with the hand,…
Read MoreIf you play a lot of golf, is golfer’s elbow inevitable or can it be prevented? There was a time when golf was defined as a sport, but many people thought of it as more of a second-tier type of athletic competition. Perhaps that had to do with the pastel colors and plaids or maybe…
Read MoreWhat are the most common symptoms of tennis elbow and can you experience the same injury without playing tennis? The most common diagnosis received by patients complaining about pain in the elbow is lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow. This is true for athletes who play a lot of tennis, those who only…
Read MoreWhat causes bursitis to develop in the elbow? Bursitis, the condition that affects joints throughout the body, is most often found in the joints that get the most demand placed on them. Usually, this will be the shoulders, knees, feet, wrists and elbows. Each joint contains sacs of fluid, called bursae, that cushion the joint…
Read MoreThough at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine we successfully diagnose and treat many patients who come to us with elbow and arm pain as having “golfer’s elbow,” not all of them are golfers. As with most other injuries named after sports, those who suffer the pain and inconvenience of golfer’s elbow need not have ever…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors focus on non-invasive methods of elbow pain relief and increased mobility. We have diagnosed and had success in many cases of tennis elbow injury treatment. If you are suffering the discomfort and restriction of this condition, make an appointment at one of our convenient offices for a…
Read MoreSports injuries that draw the most attention are those that are sudden and dramatic, resulting in a player being assisted or carried off the field or court. Nonetheless, sports-related repetitive stress injuries are also common and often temporarily disabling. If you are suffering a repetitive sports injury or a sports injury of unknown cause, Long…
Read MoreCorticosteroids (steroids) are an anti-inflammatory medication for conditions ranging from asthma to Crohn’s Disease. A synthetic version of hormones produced by the adrenal glands, corticosteroids reduce pain and inflammation. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors use corticosteroids to treat spinal and musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. As holistic healthcare providers whose primary focus is…
Read MoreAs physiatrists at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we specialize in relieving neuromusculoskeletal pain through non-surgical methods. Therefore, one of our common focuses is alleviating the troubling symptoms of pinched nerves. If you are having pain you suspect may be caused by a pinched nerve or if you have had this problem in the past,…
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