Every day our legs, knees, and ankles take a beating. Walking, standing and moving throughout the day puts pressure on our joints, but it’s vital that we protect our mobility. Researchers believe that there are two things vital to an elderly person’s quality of life: social relationships and the ability to move painlessly (or at… Continue reading The Key to a Full Life in Old Age

If you are over 50 and you don’t practice yoga, you should reconsider. While it may be intimidating to start practicing at such an old age, the benefits far outweigh any excuse not to do it. Take a look at some ways yoga can improve the health of seniors. 1. Lower blood pressure. More than… Continue reading 5 Reasons Everyone Over 50 Should Do Yoga

Smartphones are changing the way we live, but it’s not always for the better. Check out how excessive use of this handheld technology is slowly causing our bodies to deteriorate: Text neck. The average human head weighs about 12 pounds, but when the neck is leaning forward, the pressure on your spine increases. At a… Continue reading 7 Ways Your Smartphone is Damaging Your Body

Last minute holiday gift shopping is never fun nor easy. If you are struggling to find the perfect present for a friend or family member who suffers from arthritis, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five gift ideas that are sure to be a hit this holiday season: Warm Gloves or Socks People… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for People With Arthritis

As southern Connecticut’s largest and most experienced orthopedic practice, we know a thing or two about joints – like how arthritis and other conditions cause more than 3 million Americans to suffer from joint pain. If you want to avoid becoming one of these people, it is essential that you take care of your body.… Continue reading An Orthopedist’s Guide to Healthy Joints

It is estimated that some 350 million people around the world suffer from arthritis – a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in your body’s joints. While arthritis can make everyday life uncomfortable, there are things you can do to minimize its effects. Here are five of our favorite at-home remedies to alleviate joint… Continue reading 5 Home Remedies for Arthritis & Joint Pain

Whether it be for work or recreation, we are always using our hands. Now more than ever, jobs require the constant use of a keyboard and mouse, which puts continuous stress on your hands and wrists. All of this time spent using your hands adds up, and it’s your job to keep them healthy. Check… Continue reading Tips for Happier Hands and Wrists

You have more than 300 bones and joints in your body. If just one of them isn’t functioning properly, you could be in for a world of pain and discomfort. What does an orthopedic doctor do? An orthopedic doctor specializes in the health of these bones and joints, and can help diagnose and treat your… Continue reading 5 Signs You Should See an Orthopedic Doctor

With the temperatures warming up across the country, we at Orthopaedic Specialty Group want to take the time to remind everyone about the importance of proper hydration. Dehydration is responsible for hundreds of thousands of hospital visits every year, and is most prevalent during the summer months. In fact, some experts estimate that up to… Continue reading Tips to Help You Prevent Dehydration This Summer

Osteoarthritis is the most commonly diagnosed type of arthritic joint disease. It is so common, that doctors now say 1 in 2 people will develop some type of symptomatic OA (osteoarthritis) at some point during their lifetime. It is a joint related issue, so it can affect the hips, hands, or shoulders, but it is most… Continue reading The 4 Stages of Osteoarthritis