Everyone is troubled by pain from time to time, but for many of the patients we treat at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine pain has become a constant presence that interferes with their quality of life. Fortunately, we can help you live a more pain-free life and have a long track record of doing so. …
Read MoreMany of the patients we treat at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are suffering musculoskeletal injuries due to car accidents — some recent and some that happened years ago but led to or accelerated other disease conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Out of the millions of traffic accidents that occur on our roads, most are fender…
Read MoreIf you are experiencing shoulder pain, it may very well be due to shoulder tendonitis. Patients with this condition often seek help at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine where our doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating joint pain and dysfunction. As physiatrists, we have a holistic approach to medical care, providing a wide range of…
Read MoreShoulder pain frequently brings patients to Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine seeking relief. While there are several causes of shoulder pain and restricted mobility, one of the most common is shoulder bursitis. If you are troubled by pain in your shoulder that is ongoing and interferes with your daily routine, it is time to contact…
Read MoreMany patients come to Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine for relief of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is not caused by wear and tear on the joints. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy tissues, resulting in pain and inflammation of…
Read MoreSwimmer’s shoulder, also called shoulder impingement, does not only occur in swimmers, but is common enough among those who swim a great deal to warrant its nickname. It is estimated that about 90 percent of the complaints swimmers bring to their healthcare providers are related to shoulder problems, and the most common of them is…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we specialize in problems of the back and joints, we see a fair number of cases of elbow bursitis. This condition occurs in the fluid-filled sac at the bony tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon bursa. Our doctors are physiatrists, focused on relieving pain and restoring…
Read MoreCar accidents need not be catastrophic crashes to result in back injuries. As a matter of fact, many fender benders cause drivers or passengers ongoing, chronic back pain. Whether or not you were taken to the emergency room after a collision, you may have pain and mobility issues that the physiatrists at Long Island Spine…
Read MoreIf you are spending too much of your day thinking and talking about your back pain, not to mention suffering with it, it may be time to drastically change your approach. This may be the moment to look to physicians who focus their attention not on surgery, but on pain management and restoration of function. …
Read MoreMost repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are not serious and can be resolved with the help of the trained physiatrists of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. Our physiatrists specialize in pain management and restoration of function through nonsurgical means, so, whether or not you know the cause of your discomfort, our medical team will help you…
Read More