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PLAINVIEW: 901 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY 11803
HUNTINGTON: 110 East Main St., Huntington, NY 11743
833-774-6333 (833-SPINE-33)
SpineCare Long Island
Spinal deformity
Skeletal irregularities place strain on the vertebrae
and supporting muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissues supported by
spinal column. These irregularities include scoliosis, a curving of
the spine to the side; kyphosis, in which the normal curve of the upper
back is severely rounded; lordosis, an abnormally accentuated arch
in the lower back; back extension, a bending backward of the spine;
and back flexion, in which the spine bends forward.
Spinal deformities can affect people of all ages but are most common in adolescents. The cause of these conditions are unknown, but abnormal bone and muscle growth are thought to be a contributing factor.
Spinal deformities become serious when they progress
and threaten to cause severe pain and/or permanent disability. In other
cases, some people with spinal deformity may not even know they have
it. Treatment of these conditions aims at minimizing progression of
the disease and preventing further growth.
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Our Physicians
Kevin Mullins, MD, FAANS, FACS
Board-certified Neurological Surgeon
Specializing in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Medical Director of SpineCare Long Island
Amit Sharma, MD
Board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine
Interventional Spine Care Specialist
Director of Interventional Pain Management
at SpineCare Long Island
Salvatore Zavarella, DO, FACOS
Board-certified Neurological Surgeon
Specializing in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Director of Spine Surgery
at SpineCare Long Island
Do you NEED spine surgery?
Spine Conditions
Have back or neck pain? Learn what causes symptoms and the home remedies that relieve pain. Experts estimate that 50% of back surgeries are unnecessary. Fact: Many people can recover from painful disc-related symptoms with nonsurgical treatment options like a spinal injection that reduces inflammation around a nerve root or customized spine therapy.
Spine Treatments
The good news is that 80% of back and neck pain gets better on its own over time. Only a small percentage of patients will ever need spine surgery. Isn’t that a relief? Learn about non-surgical treatment options.
Home Remedy Book
As a community service to those who live on Long Island, SpineCare Long Island mails out a free 36-page Home Remedy Book with customized stretches that can relieve some back and neck pain symptoms. Enter your name and address and we will mail you a copy.
Symptoms Chart
Some symptoms can become permanent if you don’t see the physician within 24 hours. Find out when you can use “watchful waiting” and when you have an emergency symptom.
