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Good and Bad Exercises for Low Back Pain

Article featured on WebMD Lower Back Pain: How Exercise Helps You may feel like resting, but moving is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always ask your health care professional before doing any exercise for back pain. […]

Injuries in Autumn to Watch Out For

Article featured on Central Orthopedic Group Autumn- a time for family, a time for activities! The air has finally cooled and the Long Island humidity is slowly dissipating. It’s almost time for warm cider as we sit around firepits and revel in the crisp evening air. In old times, the harvest would be upon us. […]

Exercise and Back Pain

Back exercises are almost always necessary to rehabilitate the spine and alleviate back pain. A controlled, gradual exercise program that is tailored to an individual is usually the most effective.

Hip Flexor Strain

Article featured on Cleveland Clinic Hip flexor strains are painful, and it can be frustrating to sit out from a sport for a few weeks. The good news is that you can treat them at home with rest, icing and over-the-counter medicine. What is a hip flexor strain? A hip flexor strain is an injury […]

How to Avoid Shin Splints When Running

Article featured on Summit Ortho You’ve finally done it — you’re off the couch and out on the running trail. You’re excited to begin your running journey, and the first few days feel pretty good. But then, you start to notice pain on the front of your shin. Your shins begin to feel more and […]