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7 Best Yoga Poses to Soothe Back Pain

Achy back? Give yoga a go. Multiple studies have shown the power of the ancient practice, which emphasizes stretching, strength, and flexibility, to relieve back soreness. In fact, several studies have found that yoga can even trump usual care for back pain when it comes to impro...

Jan

How You Can Eat to Beat Back Pain

When it comes to inflammation, a known cause for back pain, it's true that you are what you eat. Many foods have been shown to reduce inflammation, as well as to increase it. So when you have back pain, diet may help you avoid it. You just have to carefully choose your food...

Jan

Don’t Be Fooled By Shoulder Pain!

Pain felt in the shoulder area can sometimes be coming from your neck. This is because the nerves and muscles that arise from your neck pass through your shoulder on their way down the arm. The nerves from your neck (Nerve Roots) also travel down your arm (via the Brachial Plexus...

Jan

Ask the Doctor

Answered by Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, Senior Partner.Q: Does smoking really affect my back?A: Everyone is aware of the negative impact that smoking has on our general health including our heart and lungs. We all know how smoking decreases our sense of taste and smell, as...

Jan

Golf and Low Back Pain

As with so many health conditions, a little effort to prevent back injury and low back pain goes a long way. Three key areas of prevention for the sport of golf include: warm-up, swing, and bio mechanics.1. Warm-up before playing golf to prevent low back painGoing dire...

Jan

Gardening Tasks and Your Back

Gardening and back pain don't have to be synonymous. Flare ups, strain, injuries or just plain ‘ole aches ‘n’ pains may be due to poor body mechanics. Following the best mechanics for digging and weeding will allow you to dig in and enjoy health...

Jan

Performance Enhancing Drugs In High School

PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS IN HIGH SCHOOLLaurence Mermelstein, M.D.There are a fair amount of people who continue to remain ambivalent regarding athletes like Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds and their involvement with performance enhancing drugs (PED's). Many fans feel...

Jan

My Aching Back – Lumbar Disc Injuries

My Aching Back - Lumbar Disc InjuriesLaurence Mermelstein, M.D.In the general population, lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people see their doctor. In the younger athletic population, this is not the most common injury, but common enough to warrant...

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The Female Athlete Triad

The Female Athlete TriadBy Laurence Mermelstein, M.D.Over the last 30 years, the numbers of girls and women participating in competitive sports has increased exponentially. With the passing of Title IX in 1972, the numbers of girls competing in high school and collegiate sports h...

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Head Injuries in Athletics

Head Injuries in AthleticsLaurence E. Mermelstein, M.D. As athletes and spectators, we are frequently reminded that a young athlete's career can be derailed or cut short by injuries. Specific serious injuries are sometimes associated with specific sports: shoulder i...

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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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