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No one likes looking in the mirror to find red eyes, looking back. Typically, it’s nothing to worry about —...

Have you ever felt that sharp ache in your lower back after sitting too long, sleeping on a soft mattress,...

I was discussing stress at a mindfulness retreat when Joe, an attendee, shared how he didn’t get stressed over any...

Did you know that your hip area has more than 20 muscles? This means hip tightness can have a huge...

When most people think of spinal trauma, spinal cord injury comes to mind. But there are other types of spinal...

In this day and age, it is not uncommon for someone to be overweight or obese. With the wide range...

Therapy animals have long been the trusted companions of people with disabilities. Now, animals of all kinds are proving their...

Sometimes you just have to take a step back and smell the roses—literally. If you’re looking to strengthen your memories,...

If you’re suffering from heart disease you’ll definitely want to make the switch to a plant-based diet. Research published in...

Navigating the landscape of dietary choices can be overwhelming, especially when considering how specific foods impact spinal health. At Long...

At Long Island Spine Specialists, we recognize that spine health is influenced by various factors, including some that may initially...

Looking for ways to make your Thanksgiving feast more nutritious? Here are some suggestions for preparing dishes: Focus on plants...

Ah fall, how I love you. The sweaters, the apple cider, the crunching leaves (I will go out of my...

Black Friday is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. If you don’t have a strategy in place,...

For those of you who deal with chronic pain, does cold weather worsen your pain? As we say goodbye to...

Back pain is a common problem with the potential to affect individuals of any age. While it may occur as...

About 80 percent of U.S. adults and children aren’t getting enough exercise for optimal health. But just how much exercise...

Snow shoveling is one of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months. However, this type of...

Don’t assume you’re safe from muscle cramps just because you don’t do strenuous exercises. You can suffer them even while...

The holiday travel season is full of headaches. And sometimes those headaches can turn into full-blown illnesses. If you’re planning...

Lower back pain is a pesky problem that unfortunately, many of us have experienced at one point or another to...

Winter is such a love-it-or-hate-it time of year. For some of us, winter is snowflakes, hot chocolate and cable-knit sweaters....