What’s the Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Arthritis affects 23% of American adults, but despite its prevalence, a lack of knowledge surrounding its many variations prevails. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, for example, are its two most common forms — but since they share a number of symptoms, they’re often confused with each other. Because of these similarities, many patients struggle to find proper […]
New Research Lays Out the Key to Injury Prevention
Every serious athlete has their own rituals and routines when it comes to injury prevention, but stretching, applying ice and heat, and warming up are all tried-and-true methods of the physically fit. Recent performance technologies like foam rolling and compression garments have built upon this foundation, helping those in peak condition push their bodies (safely!) to […]
Brooklyn Nets Star D’Angelo Russell Opts for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to treat an injury that cut short his excellent first season with the team.
How To Treat Biking Pains
As New Yorkers, chances are you can bike just about everywhere, even to work. Biking is such a fun way to stay in shape, do something active with friends, and take in the fall scenery. While cycling is a great way for those with joint pain to workout, novices and expert cyclists alike commonly start […]
What Causes Shoulder Instability?
Because professional athletes have undergone intense training to mold their bodies into peak physical shape, it’s easy to assume that they’re immune to the common injuries that affect the rest of us. Recent news, however, has shown that no one is completely protected from injury. For example, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers — two of […]
Are You at Risk for a Knee Injury?
Whether you’re an athlete or just an active person, the knees play a critical role in our everyday lives: most basic motions wouldn’t be possible without them, and they’re no less indispensable for more high-impact activities such as running and weightlifting. Because the knees serve so many diverse functions, injuries to them can completely disrupt a patient’s […]
What You Should Know If Your Orthopedic Surgeon Recommends a Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy is a micro-invasive surgical procedure that can be used to treat many different conditions in the knee. The most common reason for a knee arthroscopy is to treat a torn meniscus. If your orthopedic surgeon recommends a knee arthroscopy for your torn meniscus, here are some things you should know before you […]
How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Shoulder to Heal?
A sprained shoulder can be painful and inconvenient, disrupting your daily routine and keeping you from enjoying your active lifestyle. And while sprained shoulders do eventually heal, the recovery process is a gradual one — the timeline for complete recovery can range from several weeks to several months. As you develop a treatment plan for […]
What To Know If Your Orthopedic Surgeon Recommends A Shoulder Arthroscopic Decompression
A shoulder arthroscopic decompression or acromioplasty is a very common operation for people with severe shoulder pain, which is typically caused by rotator cuff or shoulder impingement. However, a recent British study has questioned the frequency of this procedure and its benefit. Shoulder impingement syndrome, often referred to as shoulder bursitis, tendonitis impingement, swimmer’s shoulder, […]
Kristaps Porzingis Walks Away With Only A Minor Ankle Injury
Knick’s Kristaps Porzingis rolled his ankle to an extreme angle, making everyone watching believe that he had a serious breakage. In reality, Porzingis is well enough to walk, having only sprained his ankle. His X rays show no signs of bone damage, but an MRI may reveal some ligament damage that may take some time to […]
These Gym Exercises Can Cause Your Next Injury
We all know exercise is good for you but, some exercises can actually do more harm than good and result in muscle and joint injuries. Depending on your age, fitness level and history of injuries, certain exercises should be avoided. Especially for those who may sit in an office during the day and hit the gym […]
5 Ways To Quickly Relieve Back Pain
We all have days with hours spent sitting in a plane or at a desk, or lugging heavy bags on our shoulders. Instances like these can lead to days of back or neck pain. There are a few tricks your physical therapist may teach you to help avoid back pain and stiffness. Use a lacrosse […]
Gluteus Medius Exercises: How to Stretch and Strengthen the Gluteus Medius
Though somewhat overshadowed by its better-known neighbor, the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius is one of the most important muscles in the human body. For runners especially, this muscle tends to be underused — but it can be easily strengthened with a few simple, targeted exercises. Here’s what you need to know about the gluteus medius, as […]
Hip Impingement Exercises (and Exercises to Avoid!)
At New York Bone and Joint, we strongly encourage our patients to consider non-surgical treatment for their bone and joint conditions whenever possible. While many orthopedic injuries can be surgically repaired, we’ve consistently found that if it’s possible, non-invasive treatment greatly reduces the risk of complications while promoting quicker recovery, resulting in better long-term outcomes. […]
Why Does My Upper Back Hurt?
Upper back pain is, unfortunately, quite prevalent in our industrialized society. Most office jobs create numerous opportunities for it, and a largely sedentary lifestyle outside of work can further aggravate it. While it’s usually not a symptom of a greater injury, pain in the upper back can still interfere with your daily life and prevent […]
