The Central Orthopedic Group Blog

As Long Island’s leading orthopedist, Central Orthopedic Group diagnoses and treats many orthopedic injuries every day. Right now, spinal stenosis is one of the most common injuries orthopedists treat nationwide. Most often, spinal stenosis affects the lower back and neck. Successful pain management and treatment is absolutely possible for spinal stenosis. And, there are several  … View More

What you need to know about common ankle injuries. Whether you’ve had a collision on a sports field, tripped while on a power walk, or had a moment of poor form in crossfit, chances are that you have sore ankle joints. So at what point does this pain go from a bummer that holds you  … View More

Anyone can vote once a day per email address. Get the word out to VOTE VOTE VOTE for Central Orthopedic Group!!!! Votes can be placed between November 23 and December 18. It’s easy to do. 1. Go to lichoiceawards.com & simply choose a the Orthopedic category 2. Cast your vote 3. Fill in your email address 4.  … View More

Keep a Green Thumb and a Healthy Body! At Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island, we know that patients can injure themselves during their daily routine. It doesn’t have to be a sports injury or car accident! While gardening is therapeutic, it is also strenuous for several major parts of the body. Additionally, it may  … View More

One of the most common conditions in the hand and wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs when a nerve in the wrist is compressed. It is caused by daily activities which require constant and repetitive use of hands, fingers and arms. Quick, repetitive movements cause friction of the muscle inside the wrist, resulting in  … View More

Hand injuries come with a unique challenge. In addition to the pain, hand injuries can be extremely inconvenient. At Central Orthopedics, our hand surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform restorative surgeries that will help you to resume your normal lifestyle. However, there are simple exercises you can do to expedite your recovery. Based on your  … View More

At the Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island, we understand how back pain can put a damper on life. Whether you’re experiencing acute or severe back problems, relief is possible. Our expert orthopedists will suggest many of the following tips for back pain.   1. Daily Stretches A daily stretch routine will improve tension, as  … View More

Many people on Long Island are affected by back pain, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Anything from a muscle or ligament strain to a disc problem or arthritis can cause serious back pain. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to naturally ease your symptoms. But first… What  … View More