Exercises

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your overall health—but exercise and sports injuries can happen to anyone, from weekend warriors to seasoned athletes. Knowing how to care for minor injuries at home and recognizing when it’s time to see an orthopedic specialist can make a big difference in your  … 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

The Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island are your general orthopedic and pain management specialists. We work with patients in multiple locations, including Plainview and Rockville Center. Our patients see relief in their Carpal Tunnel pain and bring back function to their hands. Through our specialty services, such as orthopedic surgeries, non-surgical interventions, physical therapy,  … View More

Don’t Know if it’s Sciatica? Symptoms Include: Not sure if your pain is truly sciatica? While back pain has many potential causes, the symptoms of sciatic nerve irritation tend to follow a recognizable pattern. Common indicators include: Pain radiating from the lower back down one side of the buttocks and leg Sharp or burning sensations  … View More

For some people, exercising is a standard part of any day’s routine — jogging comes as naturally as hand washing. For others, though, finding the motivation and time to exercise can be more difficult. With Amazon Prime eliminating trips to the grocery store and Uber Eats delivering food to the home, people are less likely  … View More

For runners and exercise enthusiasts, there’s nothing quite like going for a steady jog or a brisk run outdoors. With spring nearly here and summer around the corner, runners will be able to leave the treadmill for the outdoors. But, our Long Island orthopedics office specialists urge runners to exercise caution during this transition. Read  … View More

Hurt-so-good or pushed-too-far? How to tell if you need a rest day… The level of soreness that you feel after an especially hard workout is usually written off as a badge of honor; you pushed an extra mile on the treadmill, or increased your weights used on the curl machine. You’re feeling accomplished and strong.  … View More

As a Long Island orthopedist, Central Orthopedic Group treats every kind of orthopedic injury you can imagine. Surprisingly, many of these injuries come from beneficial activities, like your job. Additionally, one of the more surprising activities than can lead to injury is yoga. Of course, at Central Orthopedic Group we understand the many physical (and  … View More

On Long Island, we’re finally beginning to experience the first signs of winter’s end and the dawn of the warmth and sunlight of spring. As a result, many of us will feel motivation to get outside and exercise. In particular, running is usually one of the outdoor activities that sees a significant boom once the  … View More

As all seniors know, the winter brings a lot of potential hazards. Driving in the snow is dangerous, the flu spreads like wildfire, COVID-19 continues to remain a threat nationwide, and it’s far too cold to exercise. Or is it? As Long Island’s leading orthopedists, we can confirm that it’s essential to keep your body active  … View More