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May

Make Exercise Work for You

What if you could feel good, look better, and save money, all while reducing your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes? You can! Increasing your daily physical activity will do this and more. And best of all, being active for just minutes a day can add years to your life.R...

May

If You Have Low Back Pain, Stand Up

Most of us have experienced some sort of back pain at one point or another. Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is one of the most common reasons for missed work. Most cases of back pain are mechanical, and not caused by serious conditions.In these c...

May

Are Your Jeans to Blame for Your Back Pain?

You tend to blame back pain on habits like poor posture, overly aggressive workouts, or an awkward sleeping position. But your clothes may also be to blame, says Kenneth Hansraj, M.D., chief of spine surgery at New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine. Specifical...

May

Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up

Stress is what you feel when you have too much to handle. You may have too much work to do, or you may be having trouble with children or a spouse. If stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can affect your health.Where do you hold your stress?We all “hold” str...

May

The Prevalence of Back Pain in School Kids Who Use Backpacks

While back pain is a known and widely-studied issue in adults, its prevalence in school-aged children has received comparatively little scientific attention. Elementary, middle, and high school students must often carry backpacks that weigh enough to cause chronic back pain, poor...

May

Study Found Nine Modifiable Triggers for Low Back Pain

Distraction was the greatest risk factor by far for new-onset acute low back pain (LBP), according to a new case-crossover study. The study, published online February 24 and in the March issue ofArthritis Care & Research, also found that onset was most likely between 7:00 am...

May

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...

May

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...

May

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...

May

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...

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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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