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Returning to Sports after Injury: How to Overcome Your Fear
Getting back to a sport or activity after an injury involves mental effort just as much as physical.
Exercise during Pregnancy: Myths and Facts
Learn more about what types of exercise are safe during pregnancy and how to keep your body moving.
What Is a Bone Spur? Why You Might Have One and What to Do about It
Learn more about the causes and symptoms of bone spur pain (osteophytes) and treatment options.
Injections for Hip Pain: Cortisone Shots, PRP and More
Learn more about different types of injections for hip pain, including regenerative medicine therapies.
Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain, from a PT
Wondering about the best exercises for lower back pain? Here’s what to try and what to avoid.
What to Know About Weight-Loss Drugs and Joint Pain
Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro help people suffering from joint pain?
Exercises to Ease Arthritis of the Spine, from a PT
HSS physical therapist Zachary Rogers shares some stretches and exercises to help relieve pain caused by spine osteoarthritis.
Anterior Vs. Posterior Hip Replacement: Which Approach Is Best for You?
If you’re considering an anterior vs. posterior hip replacement, here’s what to know.
Physical Therapy for Concussion: How PT Can Help
Seeking physical therapy for a concussion can help relieve symptoms and speed recovery.
What to Know About Groin Pain: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Groin pain can be its own injury, or it could be a symptom of other conditions.
Pregnancy Nutrition: What to Know Before Conceiving and During Pregnancy
The body needs certain key nutrients to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Learn about dealing with nausea, what vitamins to take and more.
5 Tips to Make Your Hip Replacement Successful
Make sure you get the results you want from your total hip replacement.
5 Tips to Make Your Knee Replacement Successful
Make sure you get the results you want from your total knee replacement.
Knee Replacement Alternatives: Treating Knee Arthritis Without Surgery
Learn more about nonsurgical options for treating osteoarthritis in the knee.
A Guide to Your Chest Muscles: Anatomy and Exercises
Learn more about chest muscle anatomy, pain, strengthening and stretching.
What to Know and Do Before and After Hip Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect before and after hip replacement surgery can help set you up for success and achieve a better outcome.
What to Know and Do Before and After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect before and after knee replacement surgery can help set you up for success and achieve a better outcome.
Playing Sports after Knee or Hip Replacement: What to Expect
Most people can return to playing sports after knee or hip replacement, but having a plan before surgery is wise.
Dealing with Lower Back Pain? It Might Be Your Hip
It can be hard to tell the difference between lower back pain and hip pain. Learn more about what might cause lower back and hip pain.
Tailbone Pain: Why You Might Have It and How to Treat It
Learn more about the causes and symptoms of tailbone (coccyx) pain and how to get rid of it.
Arm Muscle Anatomy: Meet the Muscles of the Arm
This guide to the muscles of your arm highlights how they work together to allow for everyday movements.
Shoulder Muscle Anatomy: How to Strengthen and Avoid Injury
This guide to your shoulder muscles highlights all the minor and major muscles and how they work together.
Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Getting Arthritis
Women may be more likely to develop the disease for reasons they control, and some they can’t.
A Guide to Your Leg Muscles, from the Ground Up
Learn how to strengthen leg muscles, increase their flexibility and when to seek treatment for leg muscle issues.
Ankle Sprain Versus Ankle Fracture: What’s the Difference?
Learn the signs and symptoms of ankle sprains and broken ankles, when to see a doctor and what treatments to try at home.
What to Know About Joint Pain: Types, Causes and Treatments
Many factors affect joint pain, including which part of the joint is affected, what’s causing it and overall health.
A Guide to Proper Nutrition for Football Players
When it comes to fueling up to play football, there is no one-size-fits-all nutrition plan.
What Is Gluteal Tendinopathy and Why Is It Common in Women?
HSS sports medicine physician Ellen Casey, MD, delves into this issue, which relates to hip pain in menopause.
5 Things to Know about Regenerative Medicine Treatments for Arthritis
Learn more about stem cell therapy and other regenerative medicine treatments for arthritis that have the promise to aid in healing.
Chronic Neck Pain: Causes, Treatments and When to Get Help
Constant neck pain isn't something you need to live with. Learn more about home remedies, medications and other techniques that can help.
Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You?
Injections for knee pain can provide relief, depending on the cause. Learn about the different types of joint injections and which one might be helpful for you.
What Is Post Traumatic Arthritis? Exercises, Causes and More
Some injuries can cause arthritis later in life. Learn more about how post traumatic arthritis develops, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
When to See a Doctor for Knee Pain
Find out more about how to know when it’s time to seek medical advice for knee pain.
When to See a Physical Therapist for Back Pain
Physical therapy for back pain can be helpful if you're having consistent or severe pain.
If You Have Back Pain When Sitting, Here’s How to Fix It
Believe it or not, there is a correct and an incorrect way to sit. Using proper posture can help prevent back pain and lower back problems from sitting as well as keep your core stable.
So You Jammed Your Finger: Now What?
Learn what to do for a jammed finger, the different types of finger injuries, and when you might need to seek medical help.
What Is Prehab and Why Would You Need It?
The prehab process helps prepare patients for the demands of surgery in advance, with the goal of feeling stronger and healing faster afterward.
ACL Surgery Recovery: Everything You Need to Know
Learn about recovery after ACL surgery, including when most people can return to day-to-day routines and the timeline for getting back to sports.
5 Ways to Relieve Your Neck Pain, from a PT
Try these simple adjustments to everyday activities and exercises that don’t hurt—and might help.
Kinesiology Tape: What It Is and How to Use It
This flexible tape is often seen on professional athletes. Is it for you?
How to Prevent Falls at Home
Preparing both your home and your body as you get older can help you avoid this dangerous but common issue.
The Best Balance Exercises to Do As You Age
Having good balance is crucial for staying healthy into your later years—and it can be improved.
Diastasis Recti: What It Is and How to Fix It
This separation of the abdominal muscles during pregnancy can be improved with focused techniques.
Are Bouncers Bad for Your Baby’s Development?
It’s important to use these devices correctly to ensure your baby’s safety and proper growth.
How Aging Affects Testosterone and Muscle Mass in Men
It’s possible to counteract age-related losses in muscle mass related to lower testosterone levels.
What to Expect from Recovery after Neck Surgery
Pain management and physical therapy are key, as is having the right surgical plan before your procedure.
The Best Exercises After Knee Replacement, from a PT
Is a knee replacement in your future—or recent past? Learn how to ease back into an exercise routine after physical therapy, plus what to expect long-term.
Best Types of Exercise for Back Pain
If you’re suffering from back pain, exercise can help—if it’s the right type.
Sleeping with Neck Pain: Advice from a Pain Specialist
If you constantly wake up with neck pain, your sleep habits may be the problem.
A Guide to Exercise after Total Hip Replacement
If you’re considering a hip replacement, learn more about how quickly you can get back in action afterward.
When to See a Physical Therapist for Knee Pain
For many knee issues and conditions, physical therapy could be a helpful solution.
After 20 Years of Kneecap Dislocations, Back to Sports, Pain Free
Adriana Forney was an avid athlete who suffered years of knee pain, until she received a partial knee replacement at HSS.
When to See a Doctor for Neck Pain
Neck pain can often be treated at home. But if your symptoms don’t improve, it might be time to seek help.
How to Find a Physical Therapist
It’s crucial to do your research before choosing a physical therapist so you can be sure they can help you meet your goals.
Lifestyle Medicine and the Benefits of Physical Activity
Learn more about how physical activity can improve your health, how much you should get, the best types to do, and more.
Stretches and Exercises for Knee Pain, from a PT
For most people, managing knee pain involves a combination of stretching and strength training. Here’s what a PT has to say.
A Patient’s Guide to Total Hip Replacement Recovery
If you’re considering total hip replacement, or have already scheduled the procedure, you probably want to know what to expect afterwards.
6 Things to Know About Recovery After Knee Replacement
Learn more about whether knee replacement might be the right choice for you.
How to Improve Sleep Quality
Most of us have heard about aiming for a solid eight hours of sleep a night. But sufficient sleep is about more than quantity.
Advil vs. Aleve vs. Tylenol: What’s the Difference?
All three can be effective, but how do you know which is best to use for what ails you?
5 Signs It Might Be Time for a Knee Replacement
Many of us live with creaky knees, particularly as we age. But how do you know when those aches and pains are just joints being cranky and when they indicate more serious problems for which surgery might be helpful?
Is Your Hip Popping? It Might Be Snapping Hip Syndrome
If you’ve ever heard or felt a pop, snap or clunk in your hip when you got up from your chair, kicked a ball or were in the middle of a mountain climber, you may have experienced snapping hip syndrome. (Yes, that’s a real thing.)
I Needed a Hip Replacement in My 40s
Pam shares her story about receiving a total hip replacement in her 40s so she could maintain her active lifestyle.
3 Signs You Might Need a Hip Replacement
If you’re like many people in middle age and older, you probably notice your hips complaining more than they used to – after exercise, before exercise, when you wake up and when you go to bed.
What to Do If You Think Your Child Has Scoliosis
If you were just told that your child may have scoliosis, you probably have a lot of questions. And maybe a little bit of guilt.
Good Nutrition: A Central Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
If you're like many people, you've been bombarded with ever-changing dietary information. Don't eat carbs. Eat more protein. Take this nutrient in a daily supplement.
Stretches and Exercises to Ease Sciatica Pain, from a PT
Sciatica is nothing new: Some say that Hippocrates was the first doctor to name this unique condition that causes pain in the back of the leg. (Sciatica comes from the Greek word ischios, for hip.)
What Is Lifestyle Medicine?
In this Q&A, HSS expert Heidi Prather explains the benefits of the lifestyle medicine approach – and what to expect from a lifestyle medicine doctor’s visit.
What to Know about Hip Pain When Walking
Your hips are an important source of strength, whether you’re powerwalking or strolling the aisles of the grocery store. Here’s how to keep them functioning at their max.
Which Doctor Should You See for Back Pain?
An HSS spine surgeon shares why he may not be the first specialist you should see for back pain—and where to start instead in your search for relief.
What Does a Pop in Your Knee Mean?
Decipher every snap, crackle and pop with this advice from a knee surgeon.
Should You See a Doctor for That Hip Pain?
If you’re not sure your hip pain warrants a doctor’s visit, this expert advice can help you figure it out.
5 Signs You May Need to See a Spine Specialist
Learn about symptoms you shouldn't ignore — some of them may surprise you.
6 Things to Know about Slipped Discs in the Lower Back
Think you might have a slipped disc? Find out more about symptoms, risks and treatments.
What to Do about Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point. Learn more about when to see a specialist and when you can treat back pain at home.
When to See a Physical Therapist for Hip Pain
Think your hip pain isn’t severe enough to seek help? Physical therapist Meghan Lamothe explains how a PT can help and when to make the call.
How to Help Your Feet Weather the Winter
Foot and ankle surgeon A. Holly Johnson shares how to keep your feet happy, healthy and ready for action.
Acupuncture and Surgery: A “New” Tool for Relief
HSS anesthesiologist Stephanie Cheng explains how this complementary therapy can help during surgery and recovery.
Fighting Winter Blues? 7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Cold weather and long nights are a tough combo for a positive mindset. Try these tips to give yourself a boost.
Fingers Turn Colors in the Winter? It Might Be Raynaud’s
This disorder can cause numbness, color changes and pain. Learn more about signs, symptoms and treatments.
9 Do’s and Don’ts of Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Taking care of your mind and body are as important as what you put on your plate. Try this evergreen advice from HSS weight management specialists.
Bone Density: What It Is and How to Keep What You’ve Got
Bone density testing can tell you how your bones are faring as you age. Learn more about who should get tested as well as treatments for low bone density.
Pregnancy and Bone Density: What to Know
HSS endocrinologist Jessica Rachel Starr explains why it’s important to know how pregnancy affects your bones—and what happens after your baby is born.
Does Your Baby's Head Tilt to One Side? It May Be a Sign of Torticollis
Babies with torticollis typically need physical therapy, but good at-home habits can help too.
You've Heard of Osteoporosis. What About Osteopenia?
If left untreated, this condition of low bone density can grow worse. Learn more about what osteopenia is and how to prevent it.
Can Kids Have Arthritis? What to Know about Arthritis in Children
Arthritis occurs in children more than you might expect. Learn about this condition, including diagnosis and treatment options.
What to Eat (and Not to Eat) to Help Reduce Inflammation
Diet plays a key role in your body’s ability to regulate inflammation. Learn more about the right foods to choose.
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Keep You from Exercising
Chronic pain doesn't have to stop you from being physically active. In fact, movement can help relieve pain. We'll show you how to get started.
How the Parasympathetic Nervous System Can Lower Stress
Learn how your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to regulate heart rate, breathing and stress levels in the body.
How to Handle Stress When Living with Chronic Illness
Try these soothing strategies to manage life’s everyday issues while dealing with chronic illness.
How to Stop Stress Eating
Emotional eating becomes a problem when we feel out of control. Learn how to curb the stress eating habit.
Move with Purpose to Combat Upper and Lower Cross Syndromes
Working from home can take a toll on your body, in the form of upper cross syndrome and lower cross syndrome. Learn how to move in ways that are better for your body.
Movement Is Medicine: Physical Activity and Exercise
Physical activity and exercise have enormous benefits for your health. Learn how to create an exercise program by choosing the activities you enjoy.
Optimize Your Body's Support System to Move Safely and Effectively
Learn how your musculoskeletal system works together to coordinate movement and how to maintain your function as you age.
To Improve Heart Health, Start Slowly, Listen to Your Body
The healthier your heart is, the easier it is to move through your day. Learn how to get your heart pumping and improve your heart health.
What Female Athletes Should Know about Iron Deficiency
This condition is particularly common in women and can lead to larger health problems.
Nutritionist at The Women's Sports Medicine Center at HSS
Back to School Prep: A Healthy Start Checklist
Taking care of your child’s health needs before the school year starts can help set them up to stay healthy and injury free.
Are Flat Feet and Toe Walking Common in Young Kids?
Is the way your child sits, stands or walks worrying you? HSS pediatric orthopedic surgeon Emily Dodwell shares her research findings highlighting what’s normal and what’s not.
Nutrition for Kids: Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating at Home
Developing good eating habits in childhood sets the stage to keep them for a lifetime. Try these ideas from HSS clinical nutritionist Laura Gibofsky.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Eating for Energy
HSS registered dietitian Danna Raphael offers a guide to keeping your engine humming throughout the day.
What Is a Dietitian, and How Can They Help Improve Your Health?
HSS registered dietitian Danna Raphael explains the differences between dietitians and nutritionists as well as how a dietitian can help you manage chronic illnesses and improve your relationship with food.
6 Tips for Healthy Summer Eating
Barbecues, vacations and cocktails don’t have to tank your diet. HSS registered dietitian Laura Gibofsky offers simple ideas to help you enjoy the season while keeping your nutritional needs on track.
Can Capsaicin Cream Help Joint Pain?
The active ingredient in chili peppers, capsaicin, is known for its many medicinal properties. But can it help ease joint pain?
Babywearing Is Healthy, If Done the Right Way
Find out why babywearing is good for babies — and parents.
Advice on Custom Orthotics from Nonsurgical Foot Specialists
Prescription orthotics can help ease pressure and stress on the foot and improve your ability to walk or play sports you love. Here’s what to know.
Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?
Sports medicine expert David Wang shares guidelines to help you figure out which to use when.
5 Back and Neck Stretches to Do Every Day
Back and neck pain is a common experience for many people in their daily lives. With these simple stretches, you can minimize your pain.
8 Stretches You Can Do on the Couch
These seated stretches can get your blood flowing again and work out the kinks from too much couch time.
Slipped on the Ice? How to Know If Your Injury Is Serious
In many parts of the country, winter means icy roads and sidewalks. And with ice comes the increased risk of falling and hurting yourself.
10 Stretches to Do Before Bed to Improve Your Sleep
Stretching at night can help you fall asleep faster and avoid sleep-related pain. HSS physical therapists Anna Ribaudo and Sheena Alva have 10 stretches to try.
Anna Ribaudo is a clinical lead and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist at HSS.
Sheena Alva is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist at HSS.
Why Vitamin D Is Important and How to Know If You Need More
You’ve probably heard that vitamin D is important. But what does it do in the body? And how do you know if you need more of it? Find out from HSS bone health expert Marci Goolsby.
10 Ways to Boost Your Energy During the Winter
Don’t let dark, cold days bring you down. Try these tips to put a little more pep in your step.
PT or OT? Choosing the Best Therapy for Hand Disorders
The function of the hand is very important in our daily lives. Learn more about how hand therapy is critical to recovery and regaining function after injury.
5 Things You Should Know about Sleep and Low Back Pain
What’s the best sleep position for low back pain? How much does your mattress matter? Dr. Robert Griffin, a spine specialist at HSS, offers up expert answers.
The Dos and Don'ts of Caring for Your Feet
With people relying on their feet a lot more each day, knowing how to properly care for them is important. Here are 5 tips to help you do just that.
10 Tips for Managing Arthritis from Home
Managing arthritis can be hard but with these 10 tips from HSS it doesn't have to be.
8 Tips for Balancing Arthritis Pain with Household Chores
HSS provides you with ways to manage your arthritis so you can get through your household chores and activities with less pain.
Resources for Families with Young Children at Home
Learn ways to engage with your children and make sure that they stay active at home to help promote healthy growth and development.