The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog
How Physical Therapy Can Help Replace Pain Medication
Pain medication is only meant as a temporary solution for orthopedic pain. For successful long-term relief, physical therapy can help. Orthopedic pain can be intense, chronic, and debilitating. That’s why in many cases, the first line of treatment is a pain medication prescribed to help you participate in your normal daily activities. Yet opioid pain […]
A Guide to Setting Effective Goals for Your PT Program
When starting a physical therapy program, it’s helpful to set achievable goals to keep you motivated and mark your progress.
How to Manage Arthritis Pain Without Surgery
Many types of arthritis can be managed effectively without surgery. Try these six at-home methods first.
How to Combat Work from Home Orthopedic Injuries
After a year of working from home, Americans are seeing a rise in back and shoulder injuries. Here’s how to address these common orthopedic problems.
Keep Your Back Healthy While Working From Home
Working from home has its advantages, but it can also be harmful to your spine if you’re not supporting your back properly.
What to Expect on the Day of Your Orthopedic Surgery
Here’s a guide to making sure your orthopedic procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
Will I Need Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Surgery?
Physical therapy after surgery offers a variety of benefits — from speeding up your recovery to improving your mobility.
Top 5 Stretches for Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain can often be alleviated by simple stretching exercises. Here are five to try before visiting an orthopedic specialist.
So Your Doctor Recommended Physical Therapy — What Happens Next?
So your orthopedist has prescribed physical therapy to heal your injury. Now what?
The Unexpected Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy isn’t only for post-injury rehab — it can also help you boost flexibility and avoid injury in the first place.
Try These 5 Meniscus Tear Exercises to Avoid Surgery
Physical therapy is often the recommended method to heal a ruptured meniscus in the knee. In fact, patients generally find relief within weeks.
Sciatic Nerve Pain? Here’s How You Can Avoid Surgery
Learn how you can manage sciatica with conservative treatments like physical therapy and corticosteroid injections.
7 Lower Back Exercises to Boost Strength and Flexibility
One way to loosen up those stiff and painful lower back muscles is by exercising. Here are the best physical therapy stretches to try.
Do I Need Physical Therapy?
Dealing with painful arthritis or a sports injury? Physical therapy (PT) may be the answer.
Chronic Neck Pain? Here are 3 Exercises to Avoid — And 3 That Could Help
Don’t let neck pain keep you down! Two of NYC’s top orthopedic specialists share tips on how to modify your workout routine to manage chronic pain.
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