Hitting the slopes at Mountain Creek is an exciting way to embrace winter, whether you're skiing or snowboarding. These physically demanding sports, however, can put significant strain on your hips and legs. Proper preparation and knowing when to seek expert orthopedic care can help you stay injury-free and make the most of your time on the mountain. These tips can help you get slope-ready.
Hockey goalies are the backbone of their teams, facing high-intensity plays that demand sharp reflexes and unmatched agility. However, their unique position makes them prone to specific injuries, including groin strains, hip injuries, and lower back pain.
Back pain is a common issue that can significantly impact daily life. At New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute, we understand how spinal arthritis and related conditions can disrupt your routine. Fortunately, many patients find relief through non-surgical pain management techniques tailored to their needs.
Struggling with chronic back pain that just won’t go away? If everyday tasks feel unbearable due to discomfort, Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) surgery may be the solution you need.
Football is back under the Friday night lights, bringing excitement and passion to the field. However, this energy also puts players at risk for knee injuries. Many may experience sudden, sharp pain in the front of the knee during a game, with ACL tears being one of the most common injuries.
As the excitement builds for the start of the fall sports season in September, athletes across the country are gearing up for intense competition in contact sports. However, with the thrill of the game comes the inherent risk of injuries, particularly to the spine.
Neck pain that radiates down your arm, accompanied by numbness and tingling, can be more than just a nuisance, it could be a sign that an intervertebral disc (one of the shock absorbers in your spine) is damaged resulting in nerve compression.
Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common issues faced by athletes across various sports. These injuries can be debilitating, hindering performance, and potentially leading to long-term complications if not properly addressed.
Female athletes face unique challenges in sports. Despite appearing in peak condition, they battle a hidden adversary: stress fractures, linked to the female athlete triad. Discover how female athletes can stay competitive while protecting their bone health
Imagine the spine as the body's scaffolding, a column of bones cushioned by discs. When one of these discs herniates, it can press on nerves, causing pain that radiates and disrupts life's flow. But surgery isn't the only path to relief. Let's explore the non-surgical routes that lead to comfort and recovery.
