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Dr. Goldberg

AOSMI ‘s Dr. Goldberg has received excellent reviews from patients that he treated. The reviews for the orthopedic surgeon on RateMDs.com highlight his skill and professionalism.

D.r Goldberg specializes in spine surgery with training at the Leatherman Spine Institute. He is particularly interested in degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, tumors, fractures, infections and scoliosis.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a specialty of Dr. Goldberg’s. He has a vast amount of experience with this surgery, helping patients to recover as quickly as possible with minimal muscle damage.

See the reviews for Dr. Goldberg on RateMDs.com below and visit our Testimonials page to hear more of what his patients have to say about their experiences.


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Good Posture at Work for Spinal Health

Here at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine  we work with individuals suffering from all kinds of musculoskeletal strain and nerve issues, including those sustained at work. Here are some postural tips that may help:

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Check your stance. Use a full-body mirror to see if your shoulders, for example, are at equal heights, and that your profile shows ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and ear form a nice straight vertical line.

Sit ergonomically. Make sure your feet are both flat on the floor and that your spine is supported by the chair cushion. Your hands should be able to reach straight forward for the keyboard and mouse without strain.

Prioritize your office items. If you are constantly reaching for a frequently-used file cabinet or inbox, you may be straining your shoulders, back and neck needlessly. Set up your office so that these items are right next to you at all times.

Adjust your monitor. Many people strain their necks, shoulders and eyes because they use a monitor positioned too low for comfort.

Hurting at Work? Get Evaluated.

If you are still not sure what is causing your distress, visit out clinic for an evaluation. We can check your posture and spinal alignment, isolate any underlying imbalances, and advise you on how you can enjoy a more pain-free working life.

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Freedom From Back Pain Through Epidural Steroid Injections

spinal injections and sports injuries Did you know that the word “epidural” literally means “around the spinal cord?” Most have heard the term and have been programmed to immediately think of childbirth. Few understand the enormous relief epidural injections can have on back injuries and chronic pain.

The orthopedic specialists at Advanced Ortho Sports have undergone extensive training in the use of epidural steroid injections. Our specialists will use targeted spinal injections to diagnose and treat your spinal time. These injections to the mid or lower back often work to prevent patients from needing more aggressive surgical treatments. These injections are performed onsite by our board certified New Jersey orthopedic surgeons. There’s no prolonged recovery period. Results and relief can often be felt the same day. Additionally, there aren’t scars or wounds.

What to know more about epidural spine injections? Here are the important details.

Epidural Spinal Injection Procedure: 

  1. The skin will be cleaned and injected with a numbing agent.
  2. Our orthopedic specialist will insert a needle through the skin, toward the spine.
  3. An machine will produce an x-ray video called a fluoroscopy. This is how the doctor will know where to move the needle.
  4. A contrast dye will be injected to allow the doctor to be sure the needle is in the right place.
  5. Once the needle is in position, the doctor will inject a steroid solution into the epidural space. This will likely cause rapid relief.

Call one of our specialists today for further information, or to schedule a consultation.

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Tips for Better Spine Health

Tips to keep your spine health and prevent sports injuries.Back injuries can be devastating to your day-to-day living. The spine is literally the backbone of everything you do. When it comes to spine injuries that require an orthopedic specialist, we cannot control unforeseen accidents or collisions. We do our best to stay safe during sports. We warm up before diving into a game of football. We stretch before heading out to run a marathon. Accidents still happen. Having a trusted New Jersey orthopedic surgeon in your phone book will go a long way towards limiting the chaos spine injuries can cause.

But, beyond that, there are quite a few things you can do to improve your overall spine health. Take a look at our tips that could save you weeks of pain.

Tips for Better Spine Health:

  1. Exercise Regularly: Regular exercise and strength-building activities promote a healthier, stronger and more stable spine. Even something as low-key as daily walking will do wonders towards keeping your spine in optimal health.
  2. Choose the Right Pillow and Mattress: Given that you likely spend a third of your life sleeping, proper support of the spine during these hours is vital. Making the investment in a good pillow and firm mattress is making an investment in your long-term spine health.
  3. Get Flexible: The more flexible your spine is, the less likely it is to succumb to injury. Take up yoga or simply engage in regular stretching. The effects will be noticeable.

Try these and stay spine healthy!

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Discover the Graston Technique

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What is the Graston Technique ®

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The Graston Technique is a highly effective treatment in the world of physical therapy helping to decrease pain and improve function. Even world class athletes, like Olympian Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, are big-time believers in it.

Physical therapists have an innovative set of tools to help improve treatment of soft tissue injuries. A form of Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Graston Technique therapy involves a set of stainless steel instruments in varying sizes being combed over painful areas until the adhesions causing the pain are broken down and absorbed into the body.

As part of the healing process, our bodies attempt to repair those areas by creating scar tissue, similar to the scar you see when you scrape your skin. Graston treatment is a revolutionary procedure that allows physical therapists to easily detect and treat areas of scar tissue in muscles, tendons and ligaments that may be reducing your range of motion and causing pain.

NJ Physical Therapy: Top Five Things You Should Know About the Graston Technique

The NJ physical therapy services from AOSMI consists of a unique a specialized treatment option called the Graston Technique. Here are the top things you know to know:

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1. With age, you may experience dysfunction in your body

With time, our muscles, tendons and ligaments get a lot of use. This can lead to a buildup of fibrous scar tissue. This replacement tissue lacks the strength and flexibility of healthy tissue, which can cause pain.

2. Graston treatment can help.

When it comes to physical therapy, Graston treatment provides many benefits. The instruments used as part of the Graston Technique allow the physical therapist to follow the kinetic chain of connecting tissue, effectively uncovering the cause of the problem, allowing them to treat the precise area of pain. The Graston Technique has been effective in the treatment of:

  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • cervical pain
  • lower back pain
  • muscle strain
  • tendinosis
  • post-fracture pain
  • painful scars
  • de Quervain’s syndrome
  • epicondylosis
  • fibromyalgia
  • IT band syndrome
  • joint sprain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • women’s health (post-mastectomy and Caesarean scarring)

3. The instruments used are revolutionary.

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Graston Technique therapy allows for better detection and treatment using stainless steel instruments that glide along your muscle, tendons or ligaments. Much like tuning forks, these instruments resonate in the provider’s hands allowing him or her to isolate adhesions and restrictions, and treat them very precisely. With the right amount of pressure, they can detect exactly where scar tissue or restrictions are located. When these bands of scar tissue are found, both you and your therapist will sense a restriction, similar to a speed bump. At this point, the instrument is used to break up this restriction. Stretching exercises are also incorporate to promote re-alignment of the fibers into the normal pattern of healthy tissue.

4. You must follow care instructions.

Commitment to a home exercise regimen is essential to the success of your Graston treatment. Your physical therapist may prescribe stretching and strengthening exercises, which help maintain the release of scar tissue, restrictions and adhesions. Also, since proper hydration is an important part of the healing process, you should try to drink six to eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day.

5. There are a few possible side effects.

When scar tissue binds with your normal tissue, a blood supply is developed. As restrictions are released from healthy tissue, you may notice some skin redness. While bruising may occur, it’s usually a sign that the provider was much too aggressive. Ice packs can help control the amount of bruising. In addition, you may experience soreness and discomfort after your first Graston treatment session, but don’t worry, this is a sign that restrictions have been released. Your soreness will typically fade after 48 to 72 hours and can be minimized with stretching and ice.

You don’t have to live with pain and discomfort. If you think this technique may work for you, or you’re currently undergoing standard physical therapy, Graston treatment may be a better solution. Check out the provider list at grastontechnique.com to start your pain-free life today.

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