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Get answers to common questions about cortisone shots. Learn how they work, the conditions they treat, their side effects, and how to know if you need one.
Hospital for Special Surgery physical therapist Brian Jones shares some stretches and exercises to help relieve pain caused by sciatica.
Inflammatory arthritis is used to describe a group of diseases caused by an overactive immune system. Learn more from top rheumatology specialists at HSS.
Is a knee replacement in your future—or recent past? Learn how to ease back into an exercise routine after physical therapy, plus what to expect long-term.
Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of spinal discs and arthritic changes in facet joints due to wear and tear from aging.
6 Things to Know About Recovery After Knee Replacement Learn more about whether knee replacement might be the right choice for you.
Neck pain that radiates to the arm or is accompanied by numbness or weakness is called cervical radiculopathy. Learn about the treatment options.
Four Hip Flexor Stretches to Relieve Tightness, from a PT Are your hip flexors tight? Chances are the answer is yes. HSS physical therapist Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe shares why the area can get so ...
Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. You’re getting up from your seat, walking across the room, or doing a weighted squat, and suddenly, a ...
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is when the protective capsule around the shoulder joint contracts causing pain and restricting movement.
Stretches and Exercises for Knee Pain, from a PT For most people, managing knee pain involves a combination of stretching and strength training. Here’s what a PT has to say.
Learn how your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to regulate heart rate, breathing and stress levels in the body.