Tips to Avoid and Prevent Common Ski Injuries This Winter
While many people huddle inside during the winter months, away from “bomb cyclones” and blizzards, a select few know that the best way to beat wintry weather is to embrace it — on the ski slopes, that is! As any seasoned skier will tell you, however, their beloved sport does come with the risk of […]
An Orthopedic Specialists’ Guide to Cortisone Shots
Many injections can greatly reduce pain and inflammation caused by musculoskeletal injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis, significantly shortening recovery timelines and providing lasting relief. One shot we particularly recommend to patients entails an injection of cortisone into a damaged joint. We’ll tell you what you need to know about this tried-and-true treatment for […]
What’s the Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Arthritis affects 23% of American adults, but despite its prevalence, a lack of knowledge surrounding its many variations prevails. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, for example, are its two most common forms — but since they share a number of symptoms, they’re often confused with each other. Because of these similarities, many patients struggle to find proper […]
New Research Lays Out the Key to Injury Prevention
Every serious athlete has their own rituals and routines when it comes to injury prevention, but stretching, applying ice and heat, and warming up are all tried-and-true methods of the physically fit. Recent performance technologies like foam rolling and compression garments have built upon this foundation, helping those in peak condition push their bodies (safely!) to […]
Hip Impingement Exercises (and Exercises to Avoid!)
At New York Bone and Joint, we strongly encourage our patients to consider non-surgical treatment for their bone and joint conditions whenever possible. While many orthopedic injuries can be surgically repaired, we’ve consistently found that if it’s possible, non-invasive treatment greatly reduces the risk of complications while promoting quicker recovery, resulting in better long-term outcomes. […]
What Does Having A Cervical Pinched Nerve Mean?
Neck pain is a very common chronic condition for those who sit at a desk for a majority of the week as well as for the avid exerciser. We have all heard of a pinched nerve and it is very often the culprit when we experience neck pain that keeps coming back. But what exactly […]
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal that protects the spinal cord and its branching nerves. When inflammation or other conditions cause the canal to compress these nerves, it can cause pain in the area as well as radiating pain to the limbs. Once this pain begins, spinal stenosis has usually progressed to a level that […]
Pelvic Pain Treatments: Yoga
Chronic pain, especially pelvic pain that continuously flares up, is usually a result of your body overcompensating for your pain. The pelvic floor muscles will tense in order to guard what they think is an injured area. This will put pressure on nerves in the area and cause stiffness, resulting in pain. Yoga is a […]
Why Do I Have Heel Pain?
Our feet can withstand a tremendous amount of stress and pressure throughout the day. Putting your feet through too much though can cause an array of pain. Heel pain can be especially troublesome as it oftentimes makes walking difficult. These are some common syndromes involving heel pain. A stone bruise can be caused by small […]
What Is A Cervical Herniated Disc?
A Cervical Herniated Disc often causes neck pain for older patients, usually 50 years or over. Arthritis is a common condition that simply comes with age and wear and tear, but can be managed with proper exercise, nutrition, and treatment. The seven vertebrae of the neck are stacked atop one another, separated by soft discs that […]
Odell Beckham’s Recurring Ankle Injury
Odell Beckham had to leave practice early this week after aggravating an old ankle injury. Beckham sustained an ankle sprain during the season opener in Dallas. Since healing, he’s reported pain in the area that has interfered with his performance. Because ankle sprains are such a common injury, many do not realize how vital physical […]
Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky Recognized As 2017 Top Doctor
New York Bone and Joint Specialist’s co-founder and NYC’s top rated physiatrist, Dr. Michael Y. Mizhiritsky, has been named a 2017 Top Doctor. The Top Doctor Award honors those healthcare practitioners who have demonstrated clinical excellence while delivering the highest standards of patient care. Dr. Mizhiritsky is named a Top Doctor because of his renown as one of […]
How Can I Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage situated on the palm side of the wrist that connects forearm to hand. Nerves and a tendon crosses through this passageway. The compression of the median nerve in this area is carpal tunnel syndrome. The compression can be caused by multiple factors including underlying […]
Can Bones And Joints Really Predict Rain?
Many patients of New York Bone and Joint Specialists claim that they can feel a rain storm coming on in their bones, especially those with arthritis. In fact, it is scientifically proven that a large percentage of people with weakened bones or joints will feel an aching or throbbing prior to a change in weather. While the […]
Djokovic Skips 2017 US Open Due To Elbow Injury
The US Open is upon us. For a few weeks, Americans will turn their attention toward the tennis leaderboards and cheer for up and coming stars, like Denis Shapovalov, and veterans, such as Venus Williams. However, one of the biggest names in tennis will be missing his first US Open since 2005 due to an elbow […]
