February is recognized as American Heart Health Month, a time when health organizations and communities come together to raise awareness about heart health and the steps we can take to reduce our risk of heart disease. While the focus is often on cardiovascular health, it’s essential to understand how heart health is interconnected with other […]
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Tips to Enjoy Winter Sports in the North Country
NCOG: Keeping You Healthy and Active Winter is officially here and the orthopedic specialists at the North Country Orthopaedics Group (NCOG) want to help you enjoy your winter sports safely to avoid injury. Winter sports injuries are preventable, especially when armed with knowledge about common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Understanding the most common […]
Common Back Pain Conditions Treated by Orthopedists
Sometimes, back pain resolves itself. However, more often, back pain becomes persistent and gets worse. You need to see an orthopedist if your back pain does not get better with home treatment. Your primary care doctor may not be the best physician for persistent or worsening back pain. There are many underlying conditions that can […]
Joint Pain: How an Orthopedic Group Can Help
Chronic joint pain requires ongoing treatment to manage. Joint pain is usually caused by osteoarthritis, a condition that also causes stiffness due to the cartilage wearing away and the bones rubbing together, causing inflammation. However, joint pain can also be caused by other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, or fibromyalgia. Patients […]
Total Joint Replacement After a Sports Injury
Knees that are extensively damaged by a sports injury make it difficult to stand and walk, much less perform an activity that requires greater mobility. To anyone, particularly those who play sports, this can feel like a life sentence. Since functional and pain-free knees are needed to move freely, orthopedic specialists may recommend a total […]
Common Conditions Pediatric Orthopedics Treats
Pediatric orthopedics, a major orthopedic subspecialty, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of musculoskeletal problems affecting children of all ages—newborns, infants, toddlers, schoolchildren, and adolescents. At North Country Orthopaedic Group, our highly qualified orthopedic doctors are committed to providing unparalleled care for pediatric patients in Watertown and Lowville, New York. We […]
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Whiplash?
Whiplash, medically termed as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) syndrome, is a neck injury that occurs when the head jerks forward and backward as a result of a rapid, forceful impact to it. Whiplash is typically caused by rear-end vehicular collisions, but it can also occur due to sports accidents and other types of traumas, such as […]
When Should You See a Doctor for Back Pain?
It’s easy to shrug off back pain, thinking it’s just a normal part of aging or it’ll just go away on its own. That might be true to some extent: your chances of having back pain increase as you age, and most cases of back pain either resolve on their own or subside after a […]
Why You Should Get in the Right Frame of Mind for Physical Therapy
Whether you have had orthopedic surgery, a musculoskeletal or neurological injury, or your doctor has recommended that you see a physical therapist, you can look forward to regaining physical strength and flexibility through physical therapy. A physical therapist (PT) can help you improve your overall health and function as well as to control and mitigate […]
5 Everyday Habits that Destroy Your Joints
If you have knee, hip, or shoulder pain, or painful arthritis in your hands, it’s a good idea to consider what you may be doing on a daily basis that is making your condition worse. Let’s talk about a few of the most common reasons behind joint pain, and where you can go here in […]
