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Located in the heart of Jamaica, Queens New York the leading spinal physicians at Dr. Lee's Spine Center are dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals.
Four out of five Americans will have an attack of back pain during their lifetime. Many people are doomed to endless visits to the back doctor. That's because once you have your first back pain attack, you are four times more likely to have a recurrence. If you have back or neck pain, we are in a position to help.
Dr. Lee's Spine Center is the model of excellence for the treatment of back and neck problems. Dr. Lee is able to care for any type of back or neck problem, from the simple back or neck strain all the way to the most complex spinal conditions. Dr. Lee is dedicated to the nonsurgical management of spine problems and spine-specialized therapies and diagnostics — all under one roof.
A nonsurgical approach to back and neck pain.
What makes our spine center unique is its emphasis on a nonsurgical approach to back and neck problems. Dr. Lee specializes in pain management treatment options. He has advanced training in back and neck pain and is successful in helping people return to activity—without surgery.
Pain relief through a focus on function.
Pain is a signal from the body to the brain that something is wrong. Either the back is too weak, too inflexible, something lifted was too heavy or the wrong body mechanics were used. And, unfortunately, those doctors who focus exclusively on pain symptoms often recommend a course of treatment that is the exact opposite of what the individual needs to recover from the back problem.
Years ago, for example, doctors treated back pain with bed rest and heavy drugs to mask the discomfort. It was found, however, that this type of treatment was actually damaging to the back, because it caused muscles in the back to get weaker, in turn, causing more strain and pain. Patients became more dependent on drugs and grew more inactive and disabled.
In fact, pain relief actually can come through movement. Low-impact sports like walking and swimming are the best way to make the back feel better and stronger.
Dr. Lee is able to care for any type of back or neck problem, from the simple back or neck strain to the most complex spinal condition. In some cases, a patient may have emergency symptoms that need to be seen within 24 hours by a spine specialist. This can include numbness, weakness or pain that extends down a leg or arm past the knee or elbow, or when you have loss of control of bowel or bladder. Secondly, any time a person has suffered a traumatic injury like an abrupt fall or car accident that causes back or neck pain, this is an emergency signal.
If you got pain? Call Dr. Lee today!
Dr. James Lee
Jamaica Chiropractor | Dr. Lee's Spine Center | 347-960-7774
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