How Sports Medicine Can Help You Recover From Injury

Sports injuries can affect your physical health, your emotional well-being, and your quality of life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, all of our doctors understand the impact of these injuries and design comprehensive sports medicine programs to help each patient recover quickly and effectively. Dr. Chator, the dynamic physiatrist who is the newest member…

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Top Causes of Joint Pain and Their Treatments

Joint pain is a common and troubling ailment, affecting people of all ages. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists take a holistic, nonsurgical approach to relieving joint pain and restoring function. We know that understanding the various causes of joint pain and diagnosing them correctly is crucial to determining effective treatments. Below are…

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Acupuncture for Sciatica

Millions of people worldwide seek relief from the painful, debilitating symptoms of sciatica. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors treat this condition on a regular basis with a high rate of success. Because we are physiatrists, specially trained to provide nonsurgical pain and restoration of function, we take a holistic approach to healthcare. …

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Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is generally thought of as a sports injury since it affects nearly a quarter of all athletes at some point. Nonetheless, the condition can have a significant negative impact on anyone’s mobility and quality of life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where our doctors take a holistic approach to healing, we offer…

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Rehab Strategies After an Injury for Older Adults

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we understand that no two injuries are alike—nor are the individuals who come to us for help. Our team of expert physiatrists employs a holistic approach to pain management and restoration of function, designing each treatment program to align not only with the specific nature of the patient’s injury…

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Plateauing During ACL Rehab? How to Break Through

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation, we understand that every patient’s journey to recovery is unique, especially when it comes to healing from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. For this reason, our physiatrists take an individualized approach to each patient, working collaboratively with them to determine which combination of treatment techniques is best suited to their needs…

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5 Exercises to Prevent Common Running Injuries

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists are dedicated to relieving pain and restoring function using nonsurgical treatment methods. From our five offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, we offer personalized care to patients all over Long Island, many of whom have running-related sports injuries.  Recognizing the prevalence of these issues, we want to…

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Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where our physiatrists specialize in nonsurgical pain relief and restoration of function, we have diagnosed and treated many cases of jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis). We know all too well how painful and intrusive the condition can be, particularly if treatment is delayed.  If you are suffering from knee pain,…

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Fibromyalgia

In recent years, the physiatrists of  Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine have observed an increasing number of fibromyalgia cases. This complex condition, characterized by widespread pain and fatigue, poses significant challenges for patients and their doctors as well. Our physiatrists, however, who are open to a holistic approach to treatment, have had exciting success treating…

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