Ice vs Heat For Injuries
Quick Navigation What Ice Does to the Body When Ice Is the Answer When You Should Not Use Ice What Heat Does to the Body When Heat Is [...]
Guide to Preventing Running Injuries
There are approximately 47 million runners and joggers in the U.S., and more than half of those people run at least once a week. Whether you run com [...]
Trigger Finger: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Do your fingers lock up when you're holding something or working with your hands? You may be experiencing trigger finger, a painful condition that mak [...]
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you notice a sharp pain shooting through your wrist, you might think it's nothing more than a cramp. But if you continue to experience discomfort i [...]
How to Sleep After Shoulder Surgery
If you're struggling to get a good night's sleep in the days following your shoulder surgery, you're not alone. Patients often find themselves wonderi [...]
Everything To Know About Tommy John Surgery
More and more people around the U.S. are participating in sports. Baseball, one of America's favorite pastimes, saw a 21% increase in participati [...]
Why Sleeping on Your Side Is Killing Your Shoulder
When you wake up, you should feel refreshed and rejuvenated, but shoulder pain or aches may be getting in the way of a good night's sleep. If you are [...]
Recovery after fractures and other injuries
Physician Blog By Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD Recovery after fractures and other injuries After surgery patients often ask, “When will I get bette [...]
What Causes Sciatica Nerve Pain?
Pain is our body's way of telling us that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. When it's the sciatic nerve alerting you that something's wrong, t [...]
Is Bunion Surgery Worth It?
Bunions are one of the most common foot disorders. Some reports indicate that nearly 23% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 have bunions, [...]
How to Reduce Low Back Pain
Did you know that low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) in the world? Millions of people live with low ba [...]
Does a Broken Shoulder Need Surgery?
You take a long walk with your dog when she sees a squirrel and takes off. Her leash tightens and pulls you to the ground. You fall on your shoul [...]