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What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is your body’s response to stress - whether from your diet, lifestyle or environment. Think of what happens when you catch a cold. You may experience inflammation in the form of a fever as your body heats up to eradicate the effects of the invading virus. This kind of inflammation is good, but the modern epidemic of chronic, low-grade inflammation destroys the balance in your body. When your body’s systems experience a constant inflammatory response, you become more susceptible to aging and disease.
What Causes Inflammation?
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Because the arm is used for so many common activities, elbow pain can cause significant disruption. The most common types of elbow pain are known as “tennis elbow,” which makes it difficult to grip objects, and “golfer’s elbow,” which causes pain on the inside of the elbow joint. Overuse or repeated pressure on the elbow joint can cause small tears to form in the soft tissue, particularly where the tendons anchor to bone. If a number of these tears occur over a period of time, they can cause discomfort and reduced movement of the elbow joint.
Causes of Elbow Pain
At Spine and Sports Medicine in midtown Manhattan, we know how to treat elbow pain and injury. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates state-of-the-art medical technology, the finest healthcare expertise and comprehensive physical therapy to return you to a pain-free and active lifestyle.
If you are experiencing elbow pain, you can learn more information or schedule an appointment by contacting us at 212.986.3888 or at http://spineandsports.com.
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One major misconception we have about food is that we’re making healthy choices by eating our favorite junk foods in “diet” or “low-cal” form. These diet options generally contain artificial sweeteners that can have negative side effects on our health. Instead of drinking “diet” or “low-cal”, we need to be eating and drinking REAL FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
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Improper lifting of heavy objects causes many back injuries. People may believe that they know what they’re doing. “I’ve been lifting and moving heavy things all my life without trouble!”, they say. Unfortunately, people may not lift properly for a long time and realize it only when the back is damaged enough to cause pain.
If you must lift a heavy object, first make sure you can carry the load. Then make sure you know where exactly you’ll be moving the object to and choose the shortest route possible.
Here are a few important tips for when lifting or moving a load:
If you are experiencing back pain of any kind, please don’t hesitate to contact Spine and Sports Medicine of New York for a consultation. Schedule an appointment today by calling 212-986-3888, Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm.
At Spine and Sports Medicine, conveniently located in midtown, we offer a comprehensive team approach unique in Manhattan. First you see our Medical Director, Dr. Brian Kessler, who will identify the source of your pain to get a proper diagnosis. From there, our board-certified physical therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and massage therapists will work together to help you manage your pain and solve the underlying causes. The team at Spine and Sports Medicine approaches your healthcare from every angle to provide a personalized treatment plan.
Call us at 212.986.3888 or check us out online for more information.
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New to NYC or interested in experiencing a food and culture tour in one of your favorite New York City neighborhoods? Bring your kids or get a group of friends to check out one of the Foods of New York Tours. Each tour includes tastings from specialty shops, ethnic eateries, local restaurants, as well as a cultural overview of the select neighborhood.
Food and Culture Walking Tours
Spine and Sports Medicine offers a variety of Acupuncture services to meet you health needs, designed for those who work in high stress environments. Signs that you may need acupuncture include but are not limited to: Chronic and acute pain, neurological disorders, joint pain, muscle soreness, headaches, TMJ, and musculo-skeletal disorders.
Benefits of Acupuncture
The theory behind acupuncture’s ability to treat pain and disease is based on an energetic model of the human body. Pain or disease occurs in the body when there is a deficiency or an imbalance of the energy in the meridians. Acupuncture points are specific locations along the meridians. Over the centuries, it has been documented that the insertion of a very fine needle at a given point has a very predictable effect on the energy that passes through tat point, restoring balance in the meridian.
Skinny jeans are getting skinnier and in order to fit in with the trend many men and women are squeezing into sizes much smaller than a comfortable or healthy fit. Here at Spine and Sports Medicine it’s becoming more and more common to see fashion injuries in middle-aged men and women who are sacrificing comfort for style. Skinny jeans can pinch a number of nerves in the legs and the abdomen region, causing a variety of injuries and excruciating pain.
Skinny Jean Injuries
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Before we speak, we listen. Arriving at a diagnosis and treatment plan always begins with a thorough understanding of your life, activities and symptoms.
No one knows your body better than you. Help us pinpoint the source of pain so that we can work with you to move beyond that pain to wellness and ease of motion. What are your symptoms?
Ross Pirowskin, Physical Therapist
Ross worked for six years as Physical Therapist Assistant at Rusk Institute at NYU Medical Center with extensive concentration in orthopedics and acute care, while going to school on weekends for three years to achieve his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Ross has worked with pediatrics, geriatrics, and professional athletes. Ross is active in athletics with special interest in basketball, golf, tennis, and was voted best athlete in his college intramural leagues 3 years in a row. In his free time he enjoys going to Broadway shows, traveling, dancing, working-out, and dining at NYC restaurants.
To learn more about Spine and Sports Medicine or to schedule an appointment with Ross, call us at 212.986.3888 or check us out at http://spineandsports.com.
With most kids out of school in NYC for mid-winter break, parents are on a search for events that are both fun and educational. At Intrepid Museum on the west side of Manhattan (Pier 86 at 46th & 12th Ave) there’s a special event going on this week called Kids Week 2012. With arts and crafts, history lessons, meet-and-greets, and live performances, your kids are sure to have a good time and you might learn something new.
Full Schedule of Kids Week 2012
Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common and painful shoulder-related injuries in adults. They are common in people who lift their arms a lot; artists, painters, athletes, and physical laborers. The rotator cuff (or musculotendinous cuff) is made up of tendons and muscles covering the shoulder joint. It helps keep the shoulder in place and works to lift and move the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries treated at Spine and Sports Medicine vary greatly in severity.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Signs of a Rotator Cuff Injury
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