Your bones are your body’s support system – literally. They keep you upright, allow you to walk, and prevent you from looking like a giant, two-eyed, squishy blob of skin. With that said, you want to do everything you can to protect your bones and keep them strong. That is why you should avoid doing… Continue reading The 5 Worst Things You Can Do For Your Bones
When you get hurt, you need to think fast. You need to think OrthoFast. OrthoFast is a Connecticut-based after-hours walk-in clinic for all kinds of orthopedic injuries including sports injuries, car accidents, and slips and falls. We can treat a variety of problems including broken, fractured, or dislocated bones, joint sprains, muscle strains, and ligament… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Trust OrthoFast for Your Urgent Care Needs
It is estimated that half of all working Americans suffer from lower back pain every year. Many of these cases can be attributed to desk jobs, which force employees to remain seated for long periods of time throughout the day. This can cause back pain and worsen existing pain by putting excessive pressure on the… Continue reading The Pain-Free Way to Sit
If you are suffering from a bone or joint problem, you might be tempted to tough it out until the pain subsides. While minor injuries generally heal themselves relatively quickly, certain conditions could be preventing you from ever making a full recovery on your own. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it’s… Continue reading 3 Signs It’s Time to See An Orthopedist
Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a disease. Rather, “it is an informal way of referring to joint pain and disease,” according to the Arthritis Foundation. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis, affecting people of all ages, races, and genders. While many different types of arthritis exist, these five forms… Continue reading Most Common Types of Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and More
So, you’ve broken your bone and now you have a cast. Adjusting to your new life be difficult, and you don’t want to make matters worse with setbacks or complications caused by improper cast care. Here are a few things you should and should not do to make your time in a cast as… Continue reading Caring for Your Cast: Do’s & Don’ts
Are you experiencing chronic hip pain? If traditional nonsurgical treatments such as rest, physical therapy, hot and cold treatments, and medicine haven’t worked, you should consider a hip arthroscopy. Here is some basic information to get you started. What is a hip arthroscopy? A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to give doctors an… Continue reading What is a Hip Arthroscopy?
Whether you have recently suffered from a knee injury or you are looking to prevent one, exercise might be your best medicine. Strengthening the different muscles, joints, and ligaments in your knees is essential for reducing stress, avoiding injury, and alleviating chronic pain. Here are three different exercises you should try. Partial Squats Partial squats… Continue reading Knee Strengthening Exercises
Got a pain in your neck? Not an annoying relative, coworker, or friend – a literal pain located in your neck. Experiencing stiffness or soreness in your neck is never fun, and can make everyday life rather difficult. It is important to know the causes of neck pain in order to help fix it and… Continue reading Pain in the Neck: Common Causes of Neck Stiffness and Soreness
Youth sports are great for a variety of reasons: they promote physical activity, instill the importance of teamwork, and open the door to lifelong friendships. Unfortunately, there is also the chance of injury. No matter what safety precautions we take, injuries are bound to happen. While it is impossible to completely eliminate this risk, there… Continue reading How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Sports Injury
