Tips for Preventing Common Home Workout Injuries
Working out at home is a great way to stay fit, but home workouts can also lead to some common injuries if you aren’t careful. Learn how to prevent them.
Key Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon
The best way to feel confident going into your orthopedic surgery is to make sure you have all the information possible beforehand. Here are the questions to ask!
The Many Reasons Not to Delay Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the best way to reduce orthopedic pain, yet many people delay it, causing even more problems. Learn why it’s important to start your physical therapy as soon as possible. Maybe you sprained your shoulder reaching for an item on a shelf. Or you wrenched your knee playing basketball. Perhaps you’re coping with […]
Knee Pain: A Common First Sign of Orthopedic Trouble
Your knee might not actually be the root cause of your knee pain. In fact, knee pain could be a sign of orthopedic trouble in another part of your body. Learn more.
What is a Labral Tear in Your Shoulder?
Does your shoulder feel painful? Is the joint hard to move? It could be because of a labral tear.
Is it a Sprain, Strain, or Tear?
Ouch! You hurt your ankle. But is it a sprain, strain, or tear? Here’s how to tell the difference between these similar tendon and ligament injuries — and how to treat them.
Going Bowling? Watch out for these Common Injuries
Bowling is a fun, competitive activity whether you’re playing with friends or on a team. But it also puts a lot of stress on your shoulders, wrists, hands, and elbows.
Understanding Your Tailbone Pain: Causes and Treatments
Although tailbone pain is usually temporary, it can still be very uncomfortable. Luckily, there are measures you can take to ease the discomfort.
Can a Standing Desk Reduce Back Pain?
Sitting at your desk all day can cause back pain. Will switching to a standing desk setup help? Read on to find out.
Spring Cleaning and Orthopedic Injuries
Many orthopedic injuries happen in the home, and spring cleaning is a perfect time to strain your muscles and joints. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them.
Preventing Common Winter Orthopedic Injuries
Winter is a great time to get outdoors — but it can carry some unexpected dangers if you aren’t careful. Find out how to prevent common winter injuries so you can head outside safely!
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel can be a painful and even debilitating orthopedic condition. But it’s one that can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes.
5 Causes Of Hip Pain For Women
Hip pain is common in women of all ages, and can be present any of a large variety of reasons. Here, we’ve listed five of the most common conditions that result in hip pain for women. Women’s bone and joint health can be a unique specialty, so at NYBJ we have doctors and staff highly […]
What is Bursitis?
Bursitis is a common medical condition that will affect the majority of Americans at least once in their lifetime. Similar symptomatically to tendonitis, bursitis is caused by an inflamed bursa, a sac of lubricating fluid surrounding a joint. Bursitis most often manifests in the knees, hips, shoulders and elbows, and results from either repetitive, minor impact on the […]