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Negin Jalayer, PT

Physical Therapist

Negin Jalayer is a physical therapist practicing in Great Neck, NY. Negin Jalayer specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Negin Jalayer can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Negin Jalayer will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
17 years Experience
Negin Jalayer, PT
  • Great Neck, NY
  • Northeastern University
  • Accepting new patients

Can physiotherapy help my husband recover from a one-sided paralysis?

Hi, Thank you for asking such a great question! Yes, yes, and yes! Physiotherapy will stimulate the muscles, nerves, and their connections to the brain. This is crucial in READ MORE
Hi,

Thank you for asking such a great question!
Yes, yes, and yes! Physiotherapy will stimulate the muscles, nerves, and their connections to the brain. This is crucial in getting your husband's body back to normal. Without proper movement and exercises, he may continue to stay weak, and possibly get worse. Please look for a physiotherapy in your area that can help him. And the sooner, the better.

I have sprained my ankle while running and its now swollen. What should I do?

Hi, If your pain and swelling keep increasing, it could indicate that a more serious injury has occurred. Please refer to this link to see if you may need to get an X-ray: www.theottawarules.ca/ankle_rules Please READ MORE
Hi,

If your pain and swelling keep increasing, it could indicate that a more serious injury has occurred. Please refer to this link to see if you may need to get an X-ray:

www.theottawarules.ca/ankle_rules

Please also consult with your doctor and local physical therapist.

To your health,

Dr. Negin

My knee hurts every time I try and jog. What could be the reason behind this?

Hi! Sorry to hear that about your knee. My immediate guess (without a proper assessment and examination) is that you have muscle and fascia tightness above and below your knee READ MORE
Hi!

Sorry to hear that about your knee. My immediate guess (without a proper assessment and examination) is that you have muscle and fascia tightness above and below your knee joint. Please seek out a physical therapist who can properly examine this for you. And please don't delay getting your condition treated.

What are the main factors causing sciatica in people?

Hey great question! So sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and because of this it serves lots READ MORE
Hey great question!

So sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and because of this it serves lots of different areas in our legs. The sciatic nerve could be irritated from a herniated disc, local inflammation, disc degeneration, arthritis, or spinal stenosis.

Please watch our video below as I go into further detail of your question:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS_3Fo3Df1A

exercise

Hi! Two of the best exercises you should do for GOOD KNEE HEALTH are quadriceps strengthening (your quads are the large muscles on the front of your thighs) and gluteal strengthening READ MORE
Hi!

Two of the best exercises you should do for GOOD KNEE HEALTH are quadriceps strengthening (your quads are the large muscles on the front of your thighs) and gluteal strengthening (the gluteals are the muscles around your hips and buttocks). Please visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0CQR98pWVaMI9c7wXFDZrg for more information and your personalized video!

Dr. Negin

Can disc hernia cause issues with hands and legs?

Hi! Great question. Yes, your cervical disc herniation can cause numbness, tingling, or burning sensations into your hand. Please make sure to let your doctor (primary care, READ MORE
Hi!

Great question. Yes, your cervical disc herniation can cause numbness, tingling, or burning sensations into your hand. Please make sure to let your doctor (primary care, neurologist, or physiatrist) know that you are experiencing this. Also, please let them know about what you are feeling in the back of your legs. You might have a secondary problem going on in your
lower back (lumbar spine). Let them examine you and properly diagnose you. Please let me know if you have any follow up questions after you consult with your doctor(s).
Be well!

My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?

First thing, make sure you are keeping your shoulders in a good posture. That means no slouching and no rounding of your shoulders. Then try and avoid painful movements. And last READ MORE
First thing, make sure you are keeping your shoulders in a good posture. That means no slouching and no rounding of your shoulders. Then try and avoid painful movements. And last step, seek a proper exam by a physical therapist.

Dr. Negin