Best Running Advice to Avoid Knee Pain Fall is just around the corner, so you know what that means: cooler days. With a drop in the temperature, it is the perfect running weather as you can enjoy the beautiful scenery without dripping sweat or the presence of bugs. However, we don’t want you to miss… Continue reading Tips to Prevent Knee Pain While Running
Is Sitting All Day an Issue? Let’s face it, we all have been there — sitting in our office chairs and staring at the computer screen, zoned into our work. Next thing you know, it is 5 o’clock, and you realize you have hardly moved all day. It is time to change these bad habits… Continue reading The Problems With Sitting All Day
Physical Therapy: The Possible Cure for Pain Are you getting 30 minutes of exercise a day? That’s just one episode of your favorite sitcom! It might be painful to do so now; however, in the long run, your body will thank you. Although medication is good for temporary relief to make it possible to keep… Continue reading Could Physical Therapy Reduce the Need for Painkillers?
Exercising at the gym or playing your favorite sports is a great way to stay happy and fit, but you are also exposing yourself to more risk of injury. Some of the most common sports injuries include: Sprains, fractures, breaks, and dislocations Joint and muscle injuries Achilles tendon injuries Hamstring strain Shin splints Concussion Tennis… Continue reading How to Avoid Common Sports Injuries
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common arthritis type among children and teenagers. Like arthritis in adults, the condition causes joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the body’s joints, most often the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles. Unfortunately, there is no cure for JIA but remission (little or no disease and symptoms present).… Continue reading What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
The beach is a great place to spend time with your family or friends; however, it is essential to follow safety rules and take precautions to prevent injuries. You don’t want the fun in the sun to be interrupted by a trip to the hospital. Located in Fairfield County, our team at Orthopaedic Specialty Group… Continue reading Beach Safety Tips: In and Out of the Water
After a long day at the beach, you take a look in the mirror. And at that moment, you realize you are as red as a lobster. Sometimes we forget to reapply sunscreen frequently when having fun, and it happens. In Fairfield County, CT, our team at Orthopaedic Specialty Group are here to share some… Continue reading Tips For Sunburn Relief
One of the best ways to prepare for a night of restful sleep is with an evening routine. Those with arthritis may experience elevated symptoms in their joints toward the end of the day, which is why a routine designed to minimize discomfort is essential. From the Orthopaedic Specialty Group team, here are five tips… Continue reading 5 Tips For a Better Evening Routine With Arthritis
Whether you’re looking to build muscle to become stronger, for a sport, to support your body’s joints, or for any other reason, it’s important to do so safely. If you’re looking to build strong muscles with exercise, these tips are here to help: Eat Enough Protein One of the key ways to successfully build muscles… Continue reading Tips For Building Strong Muscles With Exercise
For those with arthritis, regular physical activity is recommended as it can be very effective at minimizing daily pain, discomfort, and swelling. Some doctors advise their patients to avoid running frequently as the impact can cause symptoms to increase, but for some, periodic running helps them stay fit and build strong muscles to support their… Continue reading Tips For Safe Running With Arthritis