Spring Sports and Your Spine

Soccer, softball, walking, baseball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, running, skateboarding, rugby, and equestrian sports all swing back into life as soon as it gets warm in the spring, often before the leaves are even fully out on the trees. It can be so exciting to get back outside after a long, dark winter that we forget to think before we jump more »

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Marathon Training: On The Move With A Mission

Running a marathon is an incredible undertaking requiring discipline, passion, and lots and lots of preparation. For all the hard work that goes into preparing your body to run a marathon, the sense of accomplishment when you cross the finish line–for the first time or the fiftieth–is unmatched. If you are new to marathon training, take these suggestions to ensure more »

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Hiking Safety 101

Walking on the treadmill in the gym, confined to the indoors, can get boring very fast. In order to make exercise a habit, it has to be enjoyable and fun. Hiking is a fantastic way to increase cardiovascular exercise while soaking in the fresh air and sunshine of the outdoors. The uneven surface of an outdoor trail engages more muscle more »

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Simple Movements To Relieve Body Pain

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or are simply experiencing the annoyances of physical pain from the daily grind of day to day living, there are a few simple movements you can try to help relieve your pain. As contrary as it seems, stretching is your saving grace when it comes to dealing with physical pain. Here we offer more »

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Non-Operative Treatments for Spine and Back Problems

Leading an active lifestyle has many health benefits, but it does carry one major risk–injury. The most common injuries sustained during physical activity are to the back and neck. Many people assume they will need extensive, painful surgery to return to their pursuits. However, there are other alternatives to surgery for spine and back issues. It is critical to discuss more »

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Scoliosis and Adults

Symptoms of scoliosis most commonly become apparent just before puberty–but that doesn’t mean adults can’t be affected. Sometimes, undiagnosed scoliosis can fail to resolve itself during puberty, leading to pain and other issues in adults. More rarely, scoliosis can develop in adults. Here’s what grown-ups need to know about this condition.         What it is Scoliosis is more »

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Common Back Pain Causes and Conditions

Back pain is one of the most frequently-reported issues among patients visiting doctor’s offices. In fact, back problems are the second most-common reason patients visit medical practitioners. At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, our orthopedic specialists each specialize in care and treatment for specific parts of the body. The back is among those most commonly studied and treated at more »

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Patients Give Dr. Goldberg Laudatory Reviews on RateMDs.com

AOSMI ‘s Dr. Goldberg has received excellent reviews from patients that he treated. The reviews for the orthopedic surgeon on RateMDs.com highlight his skill and professionalism. D.r Goldberg specializes in spine surgery with training at the Leatherman Spine Institute. He is particularly interested in degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, tumors, fractures, infections and scoliosis. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a more »

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Good Posture at Work for Spinal Health

Here at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine  we work with individuals suffering from all kinds of musculoskeletal strain and nerve issues, including those sustained at work. Here are some postural tips that may help: Check your stance. Use a full-body mirror to see if your shoulders, for example, are at equal heights, and that your profile shows ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and more »

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Freedom From Back Pain Through Epidural Steroid Injections

Did you know that the word “epidural” literally means “around the spinal cord?” Most have heard the term and have been programmed to immediately think of childbirth. Few understand the enormous relief epidural injections can have on back injuries and chronic pain. The orthopedic specialists at Advanced Ortho Sports have undergone extensive training in the use of epidural steroid injections. more »

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