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Ask the Doctors

Q: I have just been diagnosed with Scoliosis…What are my options?A: Scoliosis is defined as the lateral bending and twisting of the spine. It is a 3-dimensional deformity. When a curve develops, the spine also twists, or rotates to the left or right. Ther...

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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

Generally speaking, the various types of spinal stenosis produce similar symptoms.The most common symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis include leg pain (sciatica) that may be accompanied by:Low back painLeg numbness and tinglingLimitations in walking.Common Symptoms of Spinal S...

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Water Therapy Exercises

The techniques used in water therapy exercise for back pain include spa therapy, standing or floating pool exercises, swimming, and conditioning using specialized equipment, such as surgical tubing, flotation devices, and resistive devices for the hands or feet..Active water ther...

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Weight Loss Tips: Here Are 12 Actually Backed By Science

Losing weight is hard. You've encountered more diets than you can count but none of them have effectively battled the bulge you’re carrying. You know what works? Habits proven by science.Keep these 12 tips in mind to give your weight loss efforts a boost:1. Drink wate...

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Body Weight and Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition of the synovial joint. The disease develops over time and most commonly affects the knees, hips and hands, and less commonly the shoulder, spine, ankles, and feet. It's a prevalent, disabling disease, and consequently has a fo...

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Beat ‘Tech Neck’: Repair Droopy Neck Skin Caused by Your Devices

The sun, poor diet and stress can all wreak havoc on skin, but your tech can, too. The phenomenon is known as “tech neck,” a phrase that describes how people's electronic devices could be causing the skin on their necks to sag.The constant attention people pay t...

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Got Back Pain? You Might Be Part Chimp

People with lower back problems are more likely to have a spine similar in shape to the chimpanzee, our closest ape relatives.A lesion which forms in the disc between the bones of the spine is the reason for the differing shape.It would have caused the vertebrae to change as huma...

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A Healthy Weight for a Healthy Back

Experts agree that the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight level is through a balanced diet and exercise. For people with many types of back problems, regular exercise and, when necessary, weight loss, can help ease existing back problems and prevent future ones.Obe...

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How to Keep Sore Hips, Knees, Shoulders from Ruining Your Sleep

If you roll out of bed bleary-eyed each day, thinking, “Oh, my aching [insert painful joint here],” you're not alone.Research shows that between 50 and 90 percent of people with chronic joint pain don’t sleep well. And, that sleep deprivation can lead to o...

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Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

Our patients, employees and family are our top priority at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

We ask you to not visit any of our locations if you have symptoms such as fever, sneezing, coughing and possible shortness of breath.

Please cancel your appointment and re-schedule once you are feeling better and are no longer suffering with symptoms.

Only non-symptomatic patients will be seen. No exceptions.

Accompanying family members – including children – are asked to remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to enter the exam rooms.

During this time of high concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking extra precautions to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness. Please be advised that we are carefully following recommendations from both the CDC and WHO and are here to help guide you through this time if needed.

Some steps we are taking to keeping safe:

We know how important cleanliness is and always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. To further offer you peace of mind, we have increased the frequency of the cleaning of our office.

Rest assured that hand washing is strictly followed. Hand sanitizer is available to all staff and patients.

Additionally, if you have recently traveled to a country with high rates of the coronavirus or have been on a cruise, please reschedule your visit for at least 14 days from your return date. We will gladly accommodate your needs to reschedule. At that time, a telehealth interface can be arranged if necessary.

Find up-to-date and accurate information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and feel free to reach out with questions.

- Your team at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

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To learn more about Long Island Spine Specialists – and to discover how we can relieve your pain and help you find an improved quality of life – please contact our office today and schedule a consultation.

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