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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients.
Phelps’ holistic approac…
Most Strokes Are Preventable, According To The Experts At Phelps Hospital
What is a stroke?
Your brain needs oxygen to function, and it receives oxygen in the blood. If something like a clot deprives your brain of the oxygen it needs, your brain cells will die, along with the functions they control, such as memory, movement, or speech. This is a stroke.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 800,000 people annually. The good news is that up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. The sooner you receive a diagnosis and begin treatment, the greater a…
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care
Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients.
Phelps’ holistic approac…
Don't Let The Snow Slow Your Running Routine This Winter
HARRISON, N.Y. -- Like it or not, winter is here. However, just because the weather outside is frightful doesn't mean it's time to put your running regimen on hold.
Robert Spatz, PT, MPA, director of physical therapy at the Harrison, N.Y. office of ONS, shared his tips on staying healthy and safe while hitting the road in the cold:
Layer Up
"The trick to staying warm while you’re out in the cold is to layer, but not too much," said Spatz. "Even though it’s cold outside, your body will generate enough heat to perspire, so it’s important to wear moisture wicking inner layers…
