At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our skilled physiatrists, in addition to diagnosing and treating spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, also educate our patients about how to maintain good posture to improve their health and prevent injuries. Over the years, we have found that most people are not aware of how important posture is to physical…
Read MoreAlthough most of us try to maintain good posture, at least when we’re paying attention to our bodies or just after we’ve seen a disturbing photo or video of ourselves, many of us are not aware of the signs that something may be awry. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors observe each patient’s…
Read MoreMost people think of posture in terms of good or bad, as if it is a moral imperative, but posture is much more complicated and impactful than that. Incorrect posture, whatever shape it takes, can result in joint, bone or muscle pain, digestive or respiratory problems, sleep disorders, and even depression. That’s why it is…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine we treat all types of spinal and musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. While some of our patients are troubled by serious injuries resulting from car collisions, sports mishaps, or disease conditions, some suffer unnecessary pain simply because of their bad posture. Our highly skilled physiatrists have cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and…
Read MoreA large proportion of the population spends most of the work day at computers. Even though these workers are not generally lifting heavy objects, climbing great heights, or using dangerous devices, many kinds of musculoskeletal problems can develop as a result of office work. Ergonomic innovations have been designed to improve posture in order to…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, though we treat serious spinal and musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, we find that too many of our patients are experiencing pain and restricted mobility due simply to poor posture. One of our jobs as physiatrists is to teach our patients to become more aware of their bodies and how…
Read MoreInvented nearly 60 years ago, pickleball has become increasingly popular during the 21st century. Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. Two or four players use paddles to hit a lightweight ball (something like a wiffle ball) over a net. Like all sports, pickleball can be entertaining as well…
Read MoreGardening can be a healthy combination: a way of keeping your yard lovely, a form of physical exercise, and a rejuvenating period of meditative relaxation. However, unless you learn to maintain good posture while gardening, you can end up with aches and pains or even a serious injury. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our…
Read MoreWhile telling our children to “sit up straight” may seem to be an old-fashioned command, good posture is important to maintaining pain-free flexibility and general well-being. Not only does poor posture contribute to back pain, but it can also negatively impact respiration, digestion, balance, and even psychological health. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our…
Read MoreWhat can I do to improve my posture? Whether we make the effort to maintain good posture or not, we do know that it is important. It does not take much research or study to realize that poor posture habits can only lead to the increased likelihood of back pain, injury, lessened mobility and even…
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