The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

Post-Holiday Fitness Recovery: Easing Back into Exercise Safely 

The holidays are over. Now, it’s time to get your stiff muscles and joints back into shape. The holiday season is over, and after the rush of shopping, cooking, and parties, you’ve likely returned to your normal daily routine. That means restarting the exercise program you may have neglected during the holidays. But how can […]

Traveling Tips for Orthopedic Health This Winter

Don’t let orthopedic pain stop you from enjoying the holiday vacation season. Instead, follow these tips so you can travel in comfort.

How to Alleviate Winter Joint Pain

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

Sports medicine doctor talking to athlete.

How Sports Medicine Improves Quality of Life

Athletes and non-athletes alike can benefit from the help of a sports medicine doctor. Discover how sports medicine can help you feel your best!

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How to Prevent Spinal Arthritis

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

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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.

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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 […]

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The Benefits of Home Exercises

Looking to improve your fitness? You don’t need a fancy gym membership to get a good workout. You can get great exercise at home — on your terms!

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The Importance of Staying Hydrated

You know staying hydrated is important. But do you know how to make sure you get enough water? 

Woman running in snow

Tips for Avoiding Winter Exercise Hibernation

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip out on aerobic exercise and strength training. Here are some tips to help you stay active throughout the cold winter months.

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Preventing Common Snowboarding Injuries

Snowboarding season is here. And that means taking care to prevent injuries.

Man lifting weight at gym

Tips for Avoiding Upper Body Gym Injuries

Upper body gym exercises like weightlifting can sometimes damage shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Fortunately, injuries are preventable if you take precautions.

How to prevent common gym injuries

Ready to Head Back to the Gym? Here’s How to Prevent Common Injuries

With COVID numbers going down and vaccination numbers rising, you may feel ready to head back to the gym. Here’s how to stay safe while getting back into your workout routine.

working out with a knee injury

Working Out With a Knee Injury: Here’s What You Need to Know

Recovering from a knee injury doesn’t mean you have to stop working out. Instead, switch to exercises that are safe and aid in healing the joint.

preventing dance injuries

Dance Injuries Are More Common Than You’d Think — Here’s How to Stay Safe

Dancing builds muscle strength and flexibility — but dancers must be careful if they want to sidestep serious injuries.

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