If you suffer from arthritis, traveling during the holiday season may be difficult. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make it a more pleasant experience. Follow these five tips from the doctors at Orthopaedic Specialty Group to make your next trip as pain-free as possible: Plan ahead. Minimize the time you spend… Continue reading 5 Tips for Traveling with Arthritis
Shoveling snow isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s potentially dangerous. Don’t believe it? Each year, more than 10,000 people visit the emergency room for injuries sustained while shoveling. These injuries range from soft tissue injuries, to broken bones, to cardiac arrest. Follow these tips from the bone and joint experts at Orthopaedic Speciality Group to make… Continue reading Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
If you suffer from back pain, partaking in physical activity is probably the last thing you want to do. However, the right exercises can actually help relieve back pain and improve your quality of life. Here are some of the best and worst exercises for people who suffer from back pain. Best exercises for people… Continue reading Best and Worst Exercises for People With Back Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel of your foot. It affects more than three million Americans every year. Read below to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options of plantar fasciitis. What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue… Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Causes
Arthritis is all around us, yet its impact is far greater than many people realize. Get to know arthritis by the numbers with these fast facts from Orthopaedic Specialty Group – you may be surprised. There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis. More than 50 million adults (1 in 5 people over age… Continue reading Fast Facts About Arthritis
Did you know that, at any given time, more than 30 million Americans are experiencing back pain? In fact, lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for missing work and is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Here are some reasons why one may experience back pain: Poor Posture Your mother… Continue reading Common Causes of Back Pain
If you play sports (or even watch them on television), you have probably heard the acronym “ACL”. You may know that the ACL is located in the knee, or that it is one of the most frequently injured body parts, but what else do you know? Keep reading to learn more. What is the ACL?… Continue reading What is the ACL?
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
Physical activity is a great way to keep in shape and ward off heart disease. Unfortunately, exercising is not without its risks; namely injuries. While there is no way to completely eliminate your chance of sustaining an injury, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risks. Here are three secrets you can… Continue reading 3 Secrets to Prevent Injury While Exercising
Knowing about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for gout can help patients make informed decisions about their health. Here is some basic information about gout, courtesy of the orthopedic doctors at OSG… What is gout? Gout is a complex form of arthritis, caused by an excess buildup of uric acid in the body. Gout… Continue reading About Gout: Frequently Asked Questions