Welcome To The Center For Spine & Sport Medicine
Chronic Pain Treatment in Astoria, NY


The Center For Spine & Sport Medicine provides information and training to patients about the prevention of illness and injury, as well as treatment for painful conditions that limit physical activity. 

Meet Dr. Harhash

Sawey Harhash, M.D. is an interventional pain management specialist who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and fellowship trained in two sub-specialties (Interventional Pain Management & Sports Medicine).


A former trauma surgeon for the Air Force and a plastic surgeon in his native Egypt, Dr. Harhash switched careers midstream when he came to America to pursue his passion of helping people get out of pain.


Now a pain management practitioner, Dr. Harhash's sole focus is working with people suffering all types of pain using the latest techniques and interventional treatments. He founded Pain, Spine & Sports Care Center in Queens County to help people from the surrounding areas live fuller, happier, more pain-free lives.


How Do You Strengthen Your Lower Back


chronic pain treatment in Astoria, NY

If you are suffering from lower back pain due to a weak lower back, New York Spine and Sport is home to the best chronic pain treatment in Astoria, NY. New York Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine are dedicated to getting their patients back to doing what they love pain-free with their individualized pain management solutions. Their team of board-certified, pain specializing MDs and PAs of physical medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and anesthesiology background have decades of clinical experience in non-operative treatment options. Continue reading below to learn more about lower back pain and how to strengthen your lower back.


Lower back 

The lower back comprises the lumbar spine, which is formed by vertebral bones, intervertebral docs, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and blood vessels. 


Symptoms Of Lower Back Pain

  • Dull ache
  • Stabbing or shooting sensation 
  • Pain that radiates down your leg


Causes Of Lower Back Pain

Many things can cause lower back pain, but the most common is a low back sprain or strain, herniated disc, degenerative disc, facet joint or sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, compression fracture, or trauma. Less common causes of low back pain are infection, tumor, or autoimmune disease.


How To Strengthen Your Lower Back

To strengthen your lower back, you should perform a combination of stretches and exercises. Some great stretches are the child's pose, knee to chest stretch, the cat-cow, and the seated spinal twist. Some great activities are the glute bridge, side plank, and abdominal crunches. Performing a daily routine of stretches and exercises should help improve your back pain and strengthen your lower back. You should see a doctor if you do not notice a difference in your lower back pain. New York Spine and Sport can help design a custom treatment plan to strengthen your lower back and alleviate pain.


Contact Chronic Pain Treatment in Astoria, NY

To strengthen your lower back, you should perform a combination of stretches and exercises. If you have lower back pain and are suffering from a weak lower back contact chronic pain treatment in Astoria, NY, today at New York Spine and Sport!


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