Orthopedics & Spine

Myth-busting: Running and back pain

Can people with chronic back pain run? The answer may surprise you.

Desk stretches for work or home

Complete these easy exercises every day for a healthier neck and spine — and to avoid injury.

Male hiking in the woods in prosthetic leg

When limb loss leads to persistent pain

Unfortunately, it's not abnormal to experience pain after an amputation. The good news? There are promising new treatments to help those who have lost limbs.

The dangers of diving

Summer brings with it long days on the lake or at the pool — and a heightened risk of traumatic spinal cord injuries. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s an anterior hip replacement?

Learn about this less-invasive technique that helps keep muscles intact.

Person performing wrist stretches to relieve wrist pain

Four wrist stretches to relieve wrist pain

Have three minutes? That's all it takes to relieve wrist strain and increase joint mobility.

A woman is seated in a gym doing shoulder presses with two dumbbells with a male trainer helping her.

To strengthen muscles in your shoulders, try this simple exercise

Shoulder presses are a basic exercise that can relieve pain and improve function.

Pediatric and young-adult hip dysplasia: Types, causes and treatment options

Also: How hip preservation procedures can give patients an active life.

An older couple pick broccoli in a garden.

How to get pain relief from arthritis

Injections can relieve joint pain, but there are other strategies to try first.