The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

By September, many fall marathon runners are entering the most demanding part of their training plan. Long runs are getting longer, weekly mileage is high, and speed or race-pace workouts may be layered on top of an already significant training load. That is when a small ache can become difficult to ignore. Some muscle soreness […]

Your hip flexor muscles help you walk, climb stairs, and bend your knee everyday. And that’s why those vital muscles become tight and painful at times. Hip flexors probably don’t get as much attention as quads and biceps. But they definitely should. Hip flexor muscles connect your legs and torso to your hips. Every time […]

Climbing stairs is a way of life in New York City. Between subway steps and walk-up apartments, New Yorkers cannot escape staircases. But each step up or down silently takes a toll on your hips and knees. Climb enough stairs and you may feel joint pain in the knee or hip — even when walking […]

Tightness in one hip is common, but it can make walking and exercising near impossible. Get treatment to get the spring back in your step. You wake up ready to start your day. Instead of moving easily, you feel nagging tightness in one hip that makes even walking to the kitchen uncomfortable. The stiffness continues […]

Weightlifting strengthens muscles and bones and is a vital part of a well-rounded fitness routine—but the right form makes a huge impact on effectiveness. Weightlifting builds muscle, increases bone density, improves stability, and supports everyday movement. It’s especially important for older adults, who naturally lose lean muscle mass over time. Strength training can also help […]

Every step you take tells a story about your joint health. Your gait, or the way you walk, can have far-reaching effects on the rest of your body. Different types of gait can result in the utilization of different muscles, which can affect muscle growth, balance, and other factors.  Sometimes, injury or illness can lead […]

Running is a simple way to stay fit. But without the right form or footwear, it can result in injury. In the latest edition of From the Doctor’s Desk, we look at some common running injuries and how to prevent them.  Jogging is a great way to improve cardiovascular health, endurance and strengthen muscles. In […]

Welcome to our first edition of “From the Doctor’s Desk,” a series where our very own doctors at New York Bone & Joint Specialists share their orthopedic insights. In this issue, Dr. Rupesh Tarwala discusses hip pain in young adults. Hip pain in young adults (16 years to 50 years of age) is a very […]

Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Besides preparing for the festivities, exercise caution if outdoor activities are a part of your holiday plans. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season has officially begun. Everyone eagerly anticipates this time of year, looking forward to sumptuous holiday feasts and long-awaited family get-togethers. However, in all the excitement […]

Your hips are your body’s physical foundation — learn how to maintain mobility to remain agile throughout your life. The hip joint is the largest joint in the body after the knee. When you stand, your hip joint supports your body weight and keeps you balanced. It also enables you to rotate, extend, and flex […]

Rheumatoid arthritis can be painful and debilitating, but with proper management, you can still live a productive life. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful joint disease that affects roughly 1.3 million adults in the U.S., making it hard for these individuals to work, exercise, and carry out day-to-day tasks. It can be debilitating, resulting in […]

Do you hear a popping sound in your hip? It could be snapping hip syndrome, an easily treatable condition. Like your shoulder, your hip is a ball-and-socket joint, a structure that allows for backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements. At the hip, the upper end of the thigh bone, or femur, fits snugly into the […]

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!

Arthritis isn’t the only cause of hip pain. Find out which condition may be causing your discomfort — and how to treat it.

An aching hip is a common orthopedic problem, and it could be due to one of these four conditions.