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

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  Maintaining A Stable Weight May Be Linked To Exceptional Longevity

  Tags: Health and Wellness | Posted on: 22-Sep-2023 | No of views: 2781

  In a study on longevity in women, researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) examined the benefits of keeping a stable weight for older women. The scientists studied data from thousands of women to determine the likelihood of reaching the ages of 90, 95, or 100, which they called “exceptional longevity.” Their data analysis showed that older women who maintained a stable weight maybe 1.2 to 2 times more likely to reach ages 90 to 100.

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  Sports Medicine: Common Baseball Injuries

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 20-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3055

  As the Official Hospital of the New York Mets and five other professional sports teams in the New York area, the Hospital for Special Surgery's sports medicine specialists treat hundreds of elite and professional athletes each year, as well as those who play sports on club teams or solely for recreation. Baseball and softball players at any level of competition may experience a range of arm-related injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist. This is due to overuse caused by repetitive throwing, bat swinging and even catching balls at high speeds.

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  Physical Therapy: Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 18-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3244

  The exercise ball is an exercise treatment option for back pain sufferers and is designed to help prevent or minimize further episodes of low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program. The exercise ball is effective in the rehabilitation of the back because it strengthens and develops the core body muscles that help stabilize the spine.

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  Can Acupressure Relieve Headaches?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 15-Sep-2023 | No of views: 8624

  Acupressure involves stimulating pressure points along energy lines that run through the body. Acupuncturists refer to these as meridian lines. Acupressure may be able to activate pressure points for headache relief. Unlike acupuncture, which uses thin needles, acupressure involves applying physical pressure to activate pressure points.

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  Pain Management: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management | Posted on: 13-Sep-2023 | No of views: 2821

  What Is Plasma And What Are Platelets? Plasma is the liquid portion of whole blood. It is composed largely of water and proteins, and it provides a medium for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to circulate through the body. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are blood cells that cause blood clots and other necessary growth-healing functions. Platelet activation plays a key role in the body's natural healing process.

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  Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Relief

  Tags: Pain Management, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 11-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3202

  Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for chronic neck pain. Most physical therapy programs for neck pain involve applying treatments to reduce pain and/or stiffness enough to begin an exercise program of strengthening and stretching the neck. The specific methods and exercises used in physical therapy, as well as the duration of the treatment plan, can vary from person to person.

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  What To Know About Headaches At Night

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 08-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3489

  There are various types of headaches that can affect people during the night. Treatment depends on the type of headache and includes medication and home remedies. Certain types of headaches only happen at night, while some are far more likely to occur during the night or early hours of the morning. In this article, we look at the different types of headaches that people may experience at night.

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  Pain Management: Arthritis

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 06-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3015

  One out of every five adult Americans is living with arthritis pain, and it’s one of the significant causes of disability in the United States. The expert medical team offers the most advanced treatments in arthritis pain management. The team of board-certified doctors specializes in interventional pain procedures so you can get long-term relief from this chronic condition.

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  How to Relieve Piriformis Syndrome Pain at Home and Work

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 04-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3931

  The sharp, searing pain and numbing symptoms of piriformis syndrome often flare during the day with simple activities such as sitting, walking, driving, or lying down to sleep. If left untreated or ignored, these ongoing symptoms can worsen over time, resulting in chronicity and pain lasting up to 2 years in some individuals.

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  Common Causes of Waking Up With A Headache, And How To Relieve It

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 01-Sep-2023 | No of views: 3209

  People can wake up with a headache for various reasons, including dehydration, migraine, sleep apnea, and bruxism when someone grinds or clenches the teeth during sleep. Treatment will depend on the reason for the headache. Many people with migraine experience headaches that begin in the early hours of the morning. However, if a person has never had migraine headaches before, there may be another cause.

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