The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

When is a slouch more than a slouch? That unnatural curve of your spine could be kyphosis, a treatable spinal condition.  Your spine naturally curves in three places: the cervical spine near the neck, the thoracic spine in the middle and upper part of the back, and the lumbar spine region in the lower back. […]

Getting ready for your last-minute summer vacation? Your plans should include these airline stretches. As the summer winds down, many dash off for a final vacation before the cold temperatures hit. For some, that escape means a long plane ride to a far-off destination. While it’s easy to concentrate on what you’ll do after landing, […]

Working from home is convenient, but it can take a toll on your posture. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, thousands of people shifted their workplace from the office to the home. Years later, the work-from-home trend continues, with Pew Research finding that 35% of U.S. workers now work exclusively from their residences. Working from home […]

Does your backside hurt? Try these exercises to get rid of your tailbone pain. Your coccyx, or tailbone, lies at the base of your spine and supports your weight when you sit. It consists of three to five fused vertebrae or bones, as well as a network of tendons, ligaments, and muscles. However, as with […]

Many adults suffer from a pinched nerve in the neck or back, but there are many remedies for stopping the pain. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimates that between 75% and 85% of U.S. adults experience back pain at some point during their lifetimes. The pain typically radiates in the lower spine or the […]

Love your smartphone, but it’s giving you neck pain? These tips and exercises can help you relieve your pain and enjoy your mobile devices.

Cold weather doesn’t have to cause achy joints. Here are some practical things you can do to reduce winter joint pain.

Fall yard work often means raking leaves. But raking doesn’t have to cause you joint pain.

Does your back hurt after work? It could be due to how your workplace is designed.

Like other physical activities, gardening can be tough on your joints. But it doesn’t have to be if you utilize these joint-friendly tips.

Arthritis can affect your spine just like any other joint. But luckily spinal arthritis can be prevented if you follow some self-care tips.

orthopedic injuries to arise. 

Although tailbone pain is usually temporary, it can still be very uncomfortable. Luckily, there are measures you can take to ease the discomfort.

Lower back pain and back spasms can have many causes. Could one of them be alcohol? Learn more:

Sitting at your desk all day can cause back pain. Will switching to a standing desk setup help? Read on to find out.