Ahh, winter. Beautiful snow, dazzling icicles, twinkling colored lights. All things that make us think fondly of the colder part of the year. Things many of us do not think of is what effect the cold weather will have on our bodies. It is the time of year when those of us with joint pain… Continue reading What Cold Weather Means For Your Joints

As the temperature begins to decline, it becomes increasingly dangerous to continue exercising outdoors, especially for those who suffer from prior injuries. In icy conditions, slipping and falling is a normal occurrence, however, the recovery process is usually longer and a lot more intense than that of a summer injury. To prevent possible injuries or… Continue reading Moving Your Workout Indoors

As soon as the temperature starts to drop, old winter health myths rear their ugly heads. Unfortunately, these misconceptions have been around so long and have been repeated so often, people tend to believe them. Let’s separate fact from fiction: 1. Spending too much time in the cold will make us sick. No, it won’t.… Continue reading Don’t Fall For These Top Winter Health Myths

Family, friends, and feasting might describe your regular holiday activities, but ache and chronic back pain shouldn’t. With all the extra activity and stressors of the holiday season, it can be quite common for people to put their safety and health aside and overload themselves. With all the parties, get-togethers and preparation, it’s vital that… Continue reading Ways to Avoid Holiday Back Pain

Those little aches and pains might feel like a regular part of aging, but when combined with other symptoms — they could be a sign of something more. As we get older, so do our bones, and though getting out of bed might come with a few moans and groans, it can also be a… Continue reading The Subtle Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

The cold weather is here and thought you might be tempted to bundle up and stay indoors until the warm weather reappears, life must go on. Though snow has already hit Connecticut this week, there is only more of it to come. To ensure you get through the winter-injury free, keep these tips in mind:… Continue reading Safety Tips For Colder Weather

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the US and by conservative estimates, affects about 54 million adults (according to the Arthritis Foundation). For information on who may be at risk for developing arthritis and other general arthritis questions, see below: Who Develops Arthritis? Arthritis primarily occurs in older individuals, but certain… Continue reading Common Questions About Arthritis

Bunions (a bony bump on a toe joint) form when the big toe pushes into the next toe, forcing the joint to stick out and get bigger. It’s also possible to experience smaller bunions (or bunionettes) on the joint of the pinky toe. What exactly causes these bunions to develop is unknown but could be… Continue reading Suffering From Bunions? Here’s What to Know

In all fields of medicine, there are plenty of misconceptions — and orthopedics is no different. So we’re here to debunk three of the most common orthopedic myths, read on! Myth 1: Young People Do Not Require Total Joint Replacements There is no particular age classification to determine a total joint replacement. The decision is… Continue reading Common Orthopedic Myths, Debunked!

Did you know, according to the CDC, approximately every 4 1/2 minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States — this translates to nearly 120,000 babies affected annually! These birth defects, or congenital abnormalities, can vary from mild to severe and affect almost any part (or parts) of the body.… Continue reading What Are Congenital Abnormalities?