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Back Pain

Clarkstown
Lifestyle
Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment
Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment The average American will suffer with some sort of back pain or spinal injury in their lives. However, the root cause and manifestation of back pain is different for everyone. At the Phelps Spine Institute, we understand that not all back pain is the same. We work with each of our patients to offer a variety of solutions for back issues. While the cause of back pain may vary, we have the same goal for anyone who visits the Phelps Spine Institute – to get you back to your daily life pain-free. Phelps’ unique approach lies within its all-encompassing ability. The Spine Institute contains sp…

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Briarcliff
Lifestyle
Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment
Get To The Root Of Back Pain With Specialized Treatment The average American will suffer with some sort of back pain or spinal injury in their lives. However, the root cause and manifestation of back pain is different for everyone. At the Phelps Spine Institute, we understand that not all back pain is the same. We work with each of our patients to offer a variety of solutions for back issues. While the cause of back pain may vary, we have the same goal for anyone who visits the Phelps Spine Institute – to get you back to your daily life pain-free. Phelps’ unique approach lies within its all-encompassing ability. The Spine Institute contains sp…

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Union
News
Most Bizarre Symptoms? How Bad Was It? Your COVID Questions Answered By Daily Voice Readers Most Bizarre Symptoms? How Bad Was It? Your COVID Questions Answered By Daily Voice Readers
Most Bizarre Symptoms? How Bad Was It? Your COVID Questions Answered By Daily Voice Readers If you haven't been sick with COVID-19, you likely know someone who has.  The virus had infected 565,097 New Jersey residents as of Monday morning, killing 18,348 of them, according to the state's COVID-19 dashboard. Perhaps the most terrifying aspect of COVID-19 is there is no well to tell who will battle a mild case and who will suffer a severe one. Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers Sunday night for a deeper look at infection rate, symptoms and fears surrounding COVID-19 (scroll for questions and answers). Most people said they mistook their initial symptoms for the common col…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ulster Sullivan
Lifestyle
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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Putnam
Lifestyle
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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East Dutchess
Lifestyle
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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Armonk
Lifestyle
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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Clarkstown
Lifestyle
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
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…

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Briarcliff
Lifestyle
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
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…

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Northern Highlands
Police & Fire
Authorities: Driver Blows Stop Sign, Hits Waldwick Public Works Truck Authorities: Driver Blows Stop Sign, Hits Waldwick Public Works Truck
Authorities: Driver Blows Stop Sign, Hits Waldwick Public Works Truck A Waldwick driver whose vehicle collided with a borough DPW truck early Friday admitted that she blew a stop sign, authorities said. The 58-year-old driver was headed south on Ridge Street when her vehicle collided with the truck at the intersection of East Prospect Street shortly before 8 a.m., Police Chief Mark Messner said. She was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood after complaining of back pain, the chief said. The truck driver was OK, he said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Putnam
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Hospital's Spine Team Has Patient's Back Northern Westchester Hospital's Spine Team Has Patient's Back
Northern Westchester Hospital's Spine Team Has Patient's Back Whether sitting, standing or in motion, the spine plays an incredibly important role in everyday life. In addition to supporting the head, shoulder and upper body, the spine also connects many of the nerves that extend outwards across the body and control movement. That's why after suffering from back pain for nearly a decade, Bette decided to get long overdue help. After years of being treated with steroid shots to minimize her back pain, Bette was ultimately told that the injections were becoming less and less effective, and finding a more permanent solution was necessary. "Luckily, I foun…

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Putnam
Lifestyle
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Two common questions first-time expectant mothers often ask are, “Is exercising safe during pregnancy?” and “Should I be exercising while pregnant?” The short answer is yes. Women who exercise in pregnancy tend to have less weight gain, easier labors and better recovery. They also decrease their risk for high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy. There are some things to keep in mind, however, when deciding which exercises are safe during pregnancy. Stamina: Any woman who has been pregnant knows how tired you can feel. You will quickly notice that you will not be able to sustain the…

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East Dutchess
Lifestyle
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Two common questions first-time expectant mothers often ask are, “Is exercising safe during pregnancy?” and “Should I be exercising while pregnant?” The short answer is yes. Women who exercise in pregnancy tend to have less weight gain, easier labors and better recovery. They also decrease their risk for high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy. There are some things to keep in mind, however, when deciding which exercises are safe during pregnancy. Stamina: Any woman who has been pregnant knows how tired you can feel. You will quickly notice that you will not be able to sustain th…

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Clarkstown
Lifestyle
From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office
From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office For women who work in an office, heading to work pain-free may seem like an impossible task. In many cases, these professionals face an array of issues that can lead to feet, back, neck and wrist pain, despite it being a largely avoidable occurrence.  “Many sources of pain and injury in women are related to the shoes and bags they wear to work,” said Dr. Jason Fond, director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “Women who wear high heels all day, every day are at increased risk of developing bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes or pain in the ball of the foot.” To avoid injury…

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East Dutchess
Lifestyle
How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…

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Putnam
Lifestyle
How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…

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