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

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  Is Acupuncture the Miracle Remedy for Everything?

  Tags: Acupuncture, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 19-Nov-2018 | No of views: 5175

  Acupuncture sounds scary, but there’s proof it could help — a lot. If you’re new to holistic healing as a type of treatment, acupuncture can seem a bit terrifying. How could pressing needles into your skin possibly make you feel better? Doesn't that hurt? Well, no, it’s definitely not the overtly painful procedure you may be imagining, and considering that it’s been studied and practiced for over 2,500 years, it seems acupuncture enthusiasts could seriously be onto something. Some people swear by acupuncture, citing it as a “miracle” to improving their quality of life because it’s said to be able to treat everything from depression and allergies to morning sickness and cramps.

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  Causes of Lower Back Pain

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 16-Nov-2018 | No of views: 5473

  Most commonly, mechanical issues and soft-tissue injuries are the cause of low back pain. These injuries can include damage to the intervertebral discs, compression of nerve roots, and improper movement of the spinal joints. The single most common cause of lower back pain is a torn or pulled muscle and/or ligament.

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  Why Knees Hurt

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 15-Nov-2018 | No of views: 6419

  It's Complicated - Your knees have lots of moving parts, and you use them a lot, so lots of things can go wrong, like, too much of one kind of motion, especially if you don't work up to it, it can lead to "overuse" injuries. Simple wear and tear is a problem, especially as you age. Accidents can crack bones and tear tissue. With some conditions, your body attacks its own joints. Your doctor can help you sort out what's going on with your knee when it doesn't feel right.

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  Pain Relief - Acupuncture Over Opioids

  Tags: Pain Management, Acupuncture | Posted on: 12-Nov-2018 | No of views: 4728

  The ancient form of alternative medicine is growing in popularity as a viable treatment for a range of conditions. In the midst of the opioid crisis, acupuncture has been growing in popularity in the United States. Primarily used for pain management, this ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine, which involves thin needles being inserted into the skin, has gained support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicaid as a viable treatment in recent years.

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  All You Need to Know About Your Knees

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 08-Nov-2018 | No of views: 4613

  Knee - The biggest joint in your body is sort of like a Swiss Army knife. It helps you sit, stand, lift, walk, run, and jump. It also has lots of parts that can get injured: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones that you can crack, tear, dislocate, and more.

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  Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 07-Nov-2018 | No of views: 6727

  The lumbar spine, or low back, is a remarkably well-engineered structure of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles all working together to provide support, strength, and flexibility? However, this complex structure also leaves the low back susceptible to injury and pain. To help understand this complicated topic, this article presents a model for understanding symptoms, physical findings, imaging studies and injection techniques to come to a precise diagnosis.

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  How Can Stem Cells Help Treat Neck Arthritis

  Tags: Stem Cell, Pain Management | Posted on: 02-Nov-2018 | No of views: 4887

  Arthritis is generally considered an old people’s disease, inevitable as we age. However, arthritis is also related to stress and wear and tear on the skeletal system, which can occur at any age. Genetics, labor-intensive jobs, high impact sports, previous injuries, and certain lifestyle habits such as smoking are all contributory factors. There are different forms of arthritis, brought on in different ways. While they can all be painful and uncomfortable, it is good to understand the different conditions to best know how to treat them.

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  3 Things to Know About Neck Motion After ACDF

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 01-Nov-2018 | No of views: 6215

  If you’re considering an anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) surgery for neck pain, it’s common to worry about how much your neck will be able to move after the procedure. After all, one or more of your neck’s mobile joints would be fused solid and cease to move. So how will that affect your quality of life? Fortunately, ACDF patients typically have good outcomes, both in terms of pain relief and quality of life after the procedure. Here are three things to know about neck mobility following an ACDF.

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  What’s Wrong With My Shoulder?

  Tags: Shoulder Pain | Posted on: 31-Oct-2018 | No of views: 4835

  Your Shoulder - It’s not just a simple joint - it’s a complex structure of muscles and tendons (which hold your muscles to your bones). It lets you scratch your back, drive your car, or get something off a shelf. But all those moving parts mean things can go wrong, which is why so many people have shoulder problems at some point.

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  Is Your Work Hurting Your Health?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 27-Oct-2018 | No of views: 4618

  Hand and Wrist Injuries - Carpal tunnel syndrome -- numbness that’s caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist -- takes a lot of heat for computer-related hand and wrist injuries. But you’re more likely to get it if you work with tools that vibrate or use a repetitive, twisting motion to get your job done. To Help Prevent It: Take breaks often. Talk with your doctor or an occupational therapist. They may suggest wearing a brace or that a change in position could help.

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