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• Football Concussion Prevention: A Growing Concern

  We Know Concussions are common brain injuries that result from traumatic impact. When blunt force jars the head or snaps the neck of an athlete, it can cause the brain to impact the skull; this causes the bruising of the brain known medically as a...

• Alyson F. Axelrod, DO

  She is fellowship trained in spine, sports and musculoskeletal medicine and provides patients with non-operative care for neck and back problems. Her treatment options include fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided injections, including epidural...

• Understanding and Treating Heat Injuries in Football Players

  temperature through immersion in an ice bath Remove as much clothing as possible Apply ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas Continue cooling efforts until the emergency crew arrives General Prevention If you or someone you love is at risk for...

• The FAQs of Heat Stroke in Football Players

  possible Laying the athlete on the ground and raising his/her legs about 12” Applying ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas Continue cooling efforts until the emergency crew arrives What’s The Difference Between Heat Stroke and Other Heat...

• Risks and Relief for Heat Exhaustion in Football Players

  as immersion in anice bath, removal of as much clothing as possible, and application of ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas. Remove tight clothing. Continue cooling efforts until medical personnel arrives. Refer to a physician for further...

• I. David Kaye, MD

  includes evaluating the long term effects of lumbar fusion and analyzing predictive factors to optimize outcomes after neck surgery. He has a particular interest in managing disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine with techniques ranging from complex...

• Revealing Five Lesser Known Volleyball Related Injuries

  of a herniated disc. Concussion: A sports concussion can occur when a volleyball player sustains impact to the face, head or neck. When the impact is significant enough to actually injure the brain itself, a concussion has occurred. For this reason,...

• Six Tips from Winter Runners for Preventing Ankle Strains and Twists

  and that fits you well. These items should include: a warm and waterproof overcoat; protection for head, ears, hands, and neck; sunglasses; and especially for preventing those ankle strains and twists: waterproof footwear with good tread. 3. Check the...

• A Slippery Slope and a Fall on Icy Pavement

  injury that occurs when you fall and hit your head or hit the pavement and the force radiates through your chest, back, or neck to your head. Concussions require medical attention. People who suffer from concussions can experience headache, nausea or...

• Treating Back Injuries From Falling On Ice: A How-To Guide

  such as turning, bending, or stretching often become painful. More than 80% of adults will experience significant back or neck pain at some point during their life. What to do after falling on your back? If you fall on your back and experience severe...

• Common Symptoms of Spine Conditions

  of a spinal problem present themselves differently. Tingling, numbness, and pain in the extremities, as well as headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain are some of the primary signs that it may be time to talk to a doctor about the possibility of a...

• David E. Surrey, MD

  and holds a number of professional memberships. His practice focuses on the treatment of non-operative management for neck and low back pain.

• Ten Specialties and Services of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s Orthopaedic Doctors in Kingston

  ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacements. Spinal More than 80% of adults experience serious neck and back pains. Our spinal specialists offer the targeted treatment spinal patients need to restore full, symptom-free function....

• How to Choose the Right Spine Specialist in Hamilton

  time. However, symptoms of pain should not be ignored. Remember, more than 80% of adults will experience significant back or neck pain at some point during their life. Surgical Solutions for Back Pain The surgicaloptions for back pain are vast. Of...

• The Backbone of Orthopaedic Health: Targeted Care by a Spine Specialist in Manhattan

  Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Infections Spinal Osteoarthritis (Spondylosis) Spinal Stenosis Spinal Tumors Whiplash - Neck Sprain or Strain Are you suffering from one of these conditions? If you’re like most patients, you’re likely not certain what the...

• Conservative Shoulder Arthritis Treatment on the Lower East Side

  associated with living with arthritis often has a serious impact on quality of life. Arthritis in the shoulder and neck is a common source of shoulder pain in the context of aging. While no cure for arthritis exists, treatment can alleviate symptoms and...

• Cervical Myelopathy Surgery in NYC: Unmatched Expertise

  as the cervical spine and results in symptoms of weakness, numbness, loss of balance, and loss of coordination. Chronic neck pain is present in some but not all cases. This condition most commonly occurs in patients ages 50 and over as a normal result...

• How to Choose the Right NYC Spine Doctor: Six Key Tips

  York patients in selecting a spine specialist that will meet their needs with efficacy and reliability. Even simple back or neck pain, which impacts approximately 80% of adults at some point during their lives, should be addressed by an orthopaedic...

• Can a standing desk reduce my back pain?

  health-related problems. These include increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and blood clots. In addition, low back and neck pain can occur when you sit for long periods of time. Most jobs today involve a significant amount of time sitting, and...

• Returning to Golf Post-Quarantine

  deteriorate after a long layoff. Flexibility – Start off with some simple flexibility exercises emphasizing your shoulders, neck, and core. Yoga is one form of exercise which can quickly and painlessly improve your range of motion and flexibility. Many...