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Stretches and Exercises to Ease Sciatica Pain, from a PT

But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or ...
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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Anne Holland Johnson, MD A bunion (hallux valgus) is a ...
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Low back pain is a common complaint. An estimated 70% to 85% of the adult population is reported to experience the problem at some point during their lifetime. While the source of back pain – ...
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Stretches and Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees, from a PT

If you’ve got achy knees, don’t be so quick to chalk it up to age- or sports-related wear-and-tear or arthritis. “Knee pain doesn’t always mean there’s damage,” says Aleksandra Kuta, PT, DPT, OCS, a ...
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How to Set Up an Exercise (or Spin) Bike Properly

Into indoor cycling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to proper bike setup for newbies and experienced riders alike. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics ...
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8 Tips for Better Posture When You Don’t Have a Desk

Working from home has become the new norm, but working without a desk can impact your posture. Here are 8 tips to help improve your posture at home. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and ...
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ACL Surgery Recovery: Everything You Need to Know

Learn about recovery after ACL surgery, including when most people can return to day-to-day routines and the timeline for getting back to sports. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall ...
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Four Hip Flexor Stretches to Relieve Tightness, from a PT

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you sit at a desk all day (and let’s face it, isn’t that most of us?), chances are your hip ...
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Osseointegration Limb Replacement

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. The HSS Osseointegration Limb Replacement Center at ...
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Babywearing Is Healthy, If Done the Right Way

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you’re a new or expectant parent, you’ve probably heard about babywearing. This practice involves ...
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Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain, from a PT

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you have a back, you’ve almost certainly had lower back pain. Roughly eight in 10 Americans ...
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Exercises for Shoulder Impingement, from a PT

The proper name for the condition is subacromial pain syndrome. This is an umbrella term that refers to pain under the acromion, the top outer edge of the shoulder bone. As many as two-thirds of ...