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Orthopedic doctors answer your most common questions
Discover expert answers to common orthopedic questions and take the first step toward better mobility and doing what you love. Our experienced doctors are here to help you feel confident about your orthopedic care.
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Orthopedics6 exercises to help relieve back painIf you are experiencing lower back pain that seems to persist, a few daily exercises could bring some relief. These simple strengthening and stretching exercises help keep your muscles balanced and build your core - so your back is protected.
OrthopedicsWhy good footwear mattersYour choice of shoes matters. Supportive footwear not only aligns your feet and ankles, but also helps relieve back and knee pain. An Atlantic Health foot and ankle surgeon explains.
OrthopedicsOrthopedic care: knowing your optionsOrthopedics may feel like a vast medical specialty that’s hard to wrap your arms around. But understanding it is key to getting the right care. Learn more.
OrthopedicsHow to find the right orthopedist for youYou may feel overwhelmed looking for care for your bones, muscles or joints. Atlantic Health experts share how to find the right orthopedist for you.
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Patient StoriesBack in the game: Emergency spine surgery saves soccer starPatient story: A tragic car accident nearly paralyzed a high school soccer player, but with the expert care from Atlantic Health, she’s back on the field.
Healthy LivingFinding new life after a liver transplant After a shocking diagnosis of end-stage liver disease, 69-year-old Joe found hope and healing through a life-saving liver transplant and expert care at Overlook Medical Center and NYU Langone.
Patient StoriesA teacher’s triumph: From brain tumor diagnosis to recoveryWhen 46-year-old Mandy talked with doctors about her headaches that seemed to persist, she never imagined they were being caused by the unthinkable—a brain tumor.
Patient StoriesA man survives multiple cancer diagnoses, helps others do the same After eight years of battling cancer, 70-year-old Tony is now cancer-free. He shares a powerful message of hope, crediting expert care and holistic therapies for his remarkable recovery and survivorship.
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A breakthrough in pain relief: Journavx® is the first new class of non-opioid pain meds in 20+ years—FDA-approved and designed to block pain without addiction. Could this be the future of pain management?
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Healthy LivingWhat your fingernails say about your healthLearn what to do if you see changes in your fingernails and what they might mean from a primary care physician at Atlantic Health.
OrthopedicsWhat to do when foot cramps strikeFoot and leg cramps can stop you in your tracks. An Atlantic Health expert shares common triggers, treatment strategies, and tips to prevent cramping.
OrthopedicsIs your back pain really coming from your spine?Think your spine is causing your back pain? What if it’s actually a symptom and not the source? An Atlantic Health expert explains how referred pain might be to blame for your back—and what you can do about it.
Healthy LivingConfronting health disparities in LGBTQ+ communitiesHealth care disparities are prevalent in LGBTQ+ communities. An Atlantic Health System expert explains why this is happening, and what’s being done to improve care for marginalized groups.
Mental WellnessWhat parenting styles are best during the adolescent years?Raising a teenager isn’t easy. Atlantic Health expert explains that when it comes to relationship building during the adolescent years, some parenting styles work better than others.
NutritionHow to eat healthy at a summer barbecue Learn realistic ways to eat healthy at cookouts, and why you should visit local farmers markets for produce, from a dietitian at Atlantic Health.
Healthy LivingSigns your gallbladder isn’t working properlyThe gallbladder is a small organ, but when it’s not working properly, it can cause big problems — like gallstones — so learn the early signs and symptoms.
Healthy LivingFinding new life after a liver transplant After a shocking diagnosis of end-stage liver disease, 69-year-old Joe found hope and healing through a life-saving liver transplant and expert care at Overlook Medical Center and NYU Langone.
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