Stressed Knees: Inside MPFL Reconstruction
Did you know? The knee is one of the body’s most intricate joints. As the largest and most complex joint in the body, it joins together the thigh bone, shin bone, fibula (on the outer side of the shin), and kneecap. As it is essential for movement, the knee is also one of the most […]
Pulled Hamstrings: Everything You Need to Know
A hamstring refers to a solitary ‘string’ comprising three muscles – semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris – situated on the backside of your thighs. An injury or tear of your hamstring resulting from overloading or overstretching could lead to partial or total tearing of the muscles. Hamstring muscle injuries are prevalent in athletes and tend […]
Can Sciatica Cause Hip Pain?
Key Takeaways Many patients describe being unable to get comfortable at night due to burning pain in their hip, only to find out it’s actually a nerve issue in the back. This article is for those experiencing hip or leg pain who are unsure whether it might be sciatica. What is Sciatica? Your hip joints, […]
The Most Common Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Used for Orthopedic Issues
A variety of medications are available today to help patients feel more comfortable following orthopedic surgery or after a musculoskeletal-related injury. Pain relief allows people to get back to regular activity, improve strength, and recover from painful events more quickly. It also helps patients follow post-surgical physical therapy programs with more comfort and early success. […]
Shoulder Labrum Tears: What Are They?
Shoulder Labrum Tear Symptoms Do you feel aching pain in the front or back of your upper arm or shoulder? Do otherwise normal shoulder movements cause pain? Do you have less strength or less range of motion when lifting or throwing, or feel popping, grinding, catching, locking, or less stability when moving your arm? These […]
Symptoms and Signs of a Frozen Shoulder
If you’ve had a “frozen shoulder”, you know this is an extremely painful condition where you are unable to move your shoulder or lift your arm upward or backward, either on your own or with the help of someone else. It’s scary when everyday activities such as sleeping, dressing, washing dishes, combing hair, clasping and […]
Text Neck, It’s a Real Thing!
Neck Pain? Texting too much at the wrong angle (15 to 60 degrees forward) for too long can lead to “Text Neck”. Also called “Tech Neck”, it’s a real, modern-age issue of neck muscle pain, headaches, and potentially “dowagers” hump. Less common symptoms are numbness, weakness, balance issues, and jaw pain. Adults have it. Children […]
Tips to Avoid Back Pain During Leaf Clean-Up
Fall in New England is synonymous with beautiful changing leaves, but it also a time for yard work, slippery leaves, and avoiding ticks. Here are some tips from OrthoConnecticut to protect you during leaf season. OrthoConnecticut Can Help Our physicians and physician assistants are available to help you if you’ve strained your muscles or back […]
Tips to help with Osteoarthritis
Nine tips to help with Osteoarthritis If you’re middle-aged or older, it’s likely you have some Osteoarthritis in your hands, fingers, hips, knees, feet or spine. The most common form of arthritis, Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage between joints and bone gradually wears away causing joint swelling, pain, stiffness, deformity, and reduced range of motion. Most […]
Managing Knee Pain When Driving and Traveling
10 Tips for Managing Knee Pain When You Travel Knee pain while traveling is common, but if you’re prepared you don’t have to be sidelined. What Causes Knee Pain While Traveling? Sitting in tight, no-room-to-stretch airline seats, bouncing trains or buses, and sitting in one position in a car for too long can exacerbate pre-existing […]