The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

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, […]

These exercises will get your painful knee back into shape in no time. Knee pain affects about 25% of the adult population and accounts for nearly 4 million primary care visits every year, according to one study. Having a painful and stiff knee joint makes walking and participating in your daily activities almost impossible. You […]

Shoulder tendonitis is a common ailment, but it can be prevented. Tendonitis can affect any part of the body, but it can be especially painful and debilitating when it happens within the shoulder. Think about how often you move your shoulder to play sports, do your job, or reach for objects on a shelf. If […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Do your feet ache all the time? It might be time for orthopedic shoes.

Conservative therapy treatments can address your chronic pain without surgical intervention.

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

Everybody knows about carpal tunnel syndrome. But did you know cubital tunnel syndrome can be just as painful? Luckily, it’s treatable.

Does your thumb hurt? It could be because you’re texting too much. But luckily there are treatments for texting thumb.

Sports medicine doctors aren’t only for pro athletes. They can help anyone who injures themselves playing a sport. Here are four reasons ro go see a sports medicine doctor.

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 […]