by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 25, 2019 | anatomy, Ankle, Anti-aging, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Hip, Knee
(HealthDay News) — Most people have popping and cracking of their joints, especially as they age. Though the reasons behind these sounds are unclear, doctors think they may be caused by ligaments stretching and releasing, or the compression of nitrogen bubbles....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 2, 2019 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
MONDAY, April 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report. Just one hour a week of brisk physical activity “is less...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 26, 2019 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Hip, Pelvis, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ever had a bad spasm from bending down to pick up your child or tie your shoes? Keeping your core muscles — the workhorses that stabilize your spine — flexible with a stretching routine can help prevent...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 20, 2019 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Osteoporosis is a threat to many women, especially after menopause. But the lead up to weak, brittle bones can start much earlier in life. When bone density drops but isn’t yet at the level of osteoporosis, it’s called osteopenia. Osteopenia affects more...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 12, 2019 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Wellness
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Walking the dog can be great exercise for seniors, but there could be one downside: bone fractures. Fractures suffered by elderly Americans while walking their dogs have more than doubled in recent years, new research...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 4, 2019 | Anti-aging, Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
(HealthDay News) — Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when pressure is placed on a nerve stretching from the arm to the hand. Often, this is due to stress on the hands and wrists. Adjusting your daily routine can help prevent CTS. NYU Langone Health offers...
