How PRP Can Help Alleviate Knee Pain

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists understand the challenges faced by individuals suffering from knee pain, whether it’s due to an injury, a chronic condition, or the natural aging process. Our holistic approach combines traditional and complementary treatments to alleviate pain and restore optimal function. One of the innovative treatments we offer is…

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What Is PRP Therapy and How Does It Work?

Although 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…

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PRP Therapy

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our dedication to nonsurgical pain management and restoration of function has led us to explore and offer a broad spectrum of treatment methods, including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. Through experience, we have become more and more convinced that our original premise was correct: doctors have to be open to…

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PRP Shows Benefit for Hamstring Injuries

Hamstring injuries some of the most common injuries in athletes.  Despite aggressive conservative treatments, it can take a few months to be able to return to play and several months to fully recover.  A new article in the American Journal of Sports Medicine shows potential benefit in treating acute hamstring injuries (Grade 2a).  Using a single PRP injection combined…

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Returning to Activity After a Shoulder Dislocation

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our dedicated physiatrists provide expert care for those suffering the serious pain and immobility that result from a shoulder dislocation. Although a shoulder dislocation can have a significantly negative impact on your daily life and activities, with proper treatment at our offices you can fully recover and return to…

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Preventing Pinched Nerves: Tips for Maintaining Spinal Health

As 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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Relief for Weather-Related Joint Pain

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our dedicated physiatrists understand that certain kinds of weather present challenges to patients with joint pain. This is not an old wives’ tale; it’s a scientific fact. If you are one of the Long Islanders who finds your joint pain exacerbated by bad weather, contact one of our five…

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Common Hockey Injuries and Prevention Tips

Many of the patients who come to the offices of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are sports enthusiasts who have been injured in their preferred activities. As you may have imagined, hockey is not only one of these popular sports but is one with a notable number of injuries. Understanding the demands and risks associated…

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Acupuncture for Back and Neck Pain

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we are acutely aware that most people suffer back and neck pain during their lifetimes. Our doctors, physiatrists specializing in pain alleviation and restoration of function, also understand how pain and immobility issues significantly diminish one’s quality of life. For years, we have been providing effective, nonsurgical treatments like…

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The Importance of Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention

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…

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