Physical Therapy For Shin Splints
It’s only human nature to want to constantly push yourself to new athletics heights. However, when you try to increase the intensity of your runs and workouts too quickly (without preparation), you open yourself up to a range of injuries and conditions. Medial tibial stress syndrome, or shin splints, could be one of these conditions. […]
Slipped Disk – Consider Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Herniated, ruptured or slipped disk is one of the most common causes of back pain. A herniated disk occurs when the outer portion of a spinal disk breaks down and the inner portion leaks out. With age, the water content in the disk decreases, making it less flexible and more prone to rupture. Loss of […]
ACL Tears – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
One of the four major knee ligaments, the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is critical to knee stability. A tear in the ACL ligament can be painful and immobilize you. If you have symptoms such as tenderness, pain, swelling or feel a sudden “pop” in your knee, call Comprehensive Healthcare Group (CHG). Our Orthopedic team […]
Musculoskeletal Pain – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Chiropractor in Valley Stream Musculoskeletal pain can be caused by musculoskeletal disorders or a fall, slip or something as simple as lifting or pushing. Work injuries, repetitive actions or overstress to the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves or bones when performing routine activities, could cause musculoskeletal pain. Jerking movements, sprains, fracture, dislocations, direct muscle blow […]
How Sprains and Strains are Treated
Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries for those seeking physical therapy treatment on Long Island. It is commonly seen during summer from sports injuries and in winter from slip and falls. These injuries can also result from motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries etc. Sprains are different from strains. A sprain occurs […]
Osteoarthritis
May is Arthritis Awareness Month in the United States. Spearheaded by the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis Awareness Month aims to make people more aware of Arthritis and the issues involved. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 22.7% of the adult population in the US have some form of arthritis.Middle-aged and older […]
