Blog | Stem Cell, PRP, Acupuncture in Queens & Long Island, New York

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  Is My Neck Pain Caused by a Simple Strain or Something Else?

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 26-Feb-2021 | No of views: 3998

  We’ve all experienced a neck strain when muscles become overstretched and painful, such as from overuse, sitting with poor posture, or sleeping with your neck in an awkward position. While a simple strain can cause sharp pain and a stiff neck that limits activities, it usually feels better within a few days. But what if neck pain is the result of a more serious underlying condition that doesn’t heal on its own? Here are a few ways to tell the difference.

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  Chronic Pain: Trigger Point Injections

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 24-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4797

  Treatment for Stiff, Painful Muscles - When a muscle becomes stiff, torn, or bruised, the point of origin for the injury is known as the “trigger point”. A trigger point injection contains a mixture of medications that helps the muscle relax and reduce inflammation. As the medication does its work, blood flow will improve and the body will start to heal itself. Pain from an injured muscle can cause headaches and aches in other areas of the pain such as the arms, legs, or lower back. Treating the pain at the trigger point is one of the most effective means of remedying these problems.

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  What Stem Cell Therapy Can Do for Chronic Pain

  Tags: Stem Cell, Pain Management | Posted on: 22-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4634

  Dealing with chronic pain can be frustrating as treatment after treatment offers temporary relief, but eventually, the debilitating pain creeps back in. As medical researchers cast about for longer-lasting solutions for chronic pain, many are focusing on stem cell therapy as a viable and sustainable solution that heals from within by tackling the source of your pain and addressing the problem through cell regeneration. Chronic pain may have met its match with stem cells.

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  Little-Known Tips for Lumbar Herniated Disc Pain Relief

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 19-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4344

  A lumbar herniated disc may cause pain that is described as sharp, burning, or radiating from the lower back, through the buttock, and down the leg (sciatica). Pain relief will look different for everyone and may take trial and error to see a benefit. Here are 5 little-known tips to help relieve pain and get you on your way to feeling better: 1-Heat and Cold Therapy Can Help Relieve Muscle Tension and Pain - Applying heat and/or cold therapy to the lower back can alleviate muscle tension that is commonly present with a lumbar herniated disc. The heat helps loosen the muscle tightness that causes spasms, increases blood flow, and improves the elasticity of connective tissue. Cold decreases the local tissue temperature which produces an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, thus reducing pain.

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  Chronic Pain: Spinal Cord Stimulation

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 17-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4420

  An Innovative Alternative for Unrelieved Chronic Pain - Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an innovative technology that addresses some of the most difficult pain problems experienced. Identified as an effective treatment option for many chronic sufferers, SCS is most often used for neuropathic pain, including diabetic neuropathy, post-laminectomy syndrome (residual pain after back surgery), and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). If you suffer from chronic neuropathic pain, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may enable you to control and relieve your pain. The board-certified pain specialists can determine if this is an option for you and help stop pain from interfering with your life.

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  COVID19: Caring for Someone Sick at Home

  Tags: Health and Wellness | Posted on: 15-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4930

  If you are caring for someone with COVID-19 at home or in a non-healthcare setting, follow this advice to protect yourself and others. Learn what to do when someone has symptoms of COVID-19 or when someone has been diagnosed with the virus. This information also should be followed when caring for people who have tested positive but are not showing symptoms. Note: Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for developing more severe illness from COVID-19. People at higher risk of severe illness should call their doctor as soon as symptoms start.

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  Lower Right Back Pain Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 12-Feb-2021 | No of views: 28158

  There are several potential troubling symptoms that accompany lower right back pain and these symptoms, while rare, may indicate a serious medical condition and must be treated on an urgent basis. Specific red-flag symptoms related to lower right back pain include: 1. Retention of Urine or Complete Loss of Bowel and/or Bladder Control - If you experience any changes in your bowel and/or bladder control, it can indicate damage to your spinal cord or cauda equina (nerves that descend from the spinal cord).

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  Pain Management: SI Joint Injection

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 10-Feb-2021 | No of views: 5208

  The sacroiliac (SI) joints are located at the base of the spine and connect it to the pelvis. Inflammation in the SI joint is a common source of lower back pain. It can also cause pain in the buttocks, groin, and legs. Unfortunately, these symptoms are very common and can be caused by other things. SI joint dysfunction does not respond well to generalized pain treatments, so it is crucial that your doctor confirms this as the source of your pain in order to start an appropriate treatment plan.

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  What to Do If You Have Symptoms of Covid-19

  Tags: Health and Wellness | Posted on: 08-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4458

  If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider. 1. Keep track of your symptoms. 2. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately.

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  7 Tips to Protect Your Lower Back

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 05-Feb-2021 | No of views: 4794

  The marvelous strength and flexibility that's engineered into your lower back also make it susceptible to developing lots of problems. And because of the many nerves that run throughout your spine and into the rest of your body, a problem in the lower back can lead to leg pain, hip problems, and more. Protecting your lower back involves taking measures to avoid direct injury, prevent indirect trauma, and control the progression of a problem that may have already occurred. Here are 7 proven tips that can go a long way in protecting and stabilizing your lower back.

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