At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, physical therapy (PT) is central to our holistic approach, not only aiding in recovery but also playing a pivotal role in preventing future injuries. If you have suffered a musculoskeletal injury, contact us now. Not only will we provide excellent physical therapy to help you heal; but we will…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where our doctors focus on relieving pain and restoring function, corticosteroid injections are an important tool in our treatment regimens since they help to reduce inflammation, a major cause of pain. Corticosteroids mimic the effects of hormones your body naturally produces in your adrenal glands to reduce swelling and…
Read MoreConsidering acupuncture is an ancient method of healing, used primarily in China and other parts of Asia, it is not surprising that in the Western world, acupuncture has become tangled with several myths. Our purpose today is to debunk these myths so patients can recognize acupuncture as the remarkable medical practice it is and take…
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 MoreSuffering from unexplained pain or dysfunction? Diagnosed with a bone spur? The excellent doctors at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are ready to help you recover using only nonsurgical techniques. Because we are a holistic practice, we are committed to employing a variety of both traditional and complementary treatment methods to make you well. If…
Read MoreAlthough the larger medical community is just beginning to recognize some of the therapeutic uses of platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine we have recognized its healing benefits for quite some time. Platelets, long known for assisting the clotting process, are also effective in accelerating the healing process. Because our practice…
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 MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our experienced physiatrists observe the wonders of physical therapy daily. As our patients become increasingly pain-free, mobile, and flexible, they also become more self-confident and more happily engaged in their own lives. We understand that most people want to avoid an operation unless it is necessary. Fortunately, physical therapy…
Read MoreAs well-seasoned doctors of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we have a history of treating shoulder pain successfully with noninvasive methods. Patients who come to us have chosen carefully, knowing that we are well-credentialed and well-respected physiatrists — doctors who specialize in pain management and rehabilitation. From our five conveniently located offices, we provide patients…
Read MoreAt Long Island Rehabilitation Medicine, a first-rate practice with a number of offices in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties, we are committed to treating patients with spinal and other musculoskeletal problems with innovative, non-invasive treatments. Our doctors have impeccable credentials; they are not surgeons, but rather physiatrists — physicians who specialize in pain management and…
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