Written by Jacqueline Joyce When people develop shoulder pain and mobility issues, they may immediately think of a rotator cuff tear. However, this is not always the case. Suprascapular Nerve Palsy is a condition that presents extraordinarily similar symptoms to a rotator cuff tear. Fortunately, our...
Have you ever noticed a crackling sound when you move your knees? If this isn’t a common occurrence, this shouldn’t be cause for concern. However, if your knees crackle often, you shouldn’t leave this unchecked. At New York Sports Medicine Institute, our team is here...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Request An appointment today! Why Does My Shoulder Crunch? Understanding Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Issues, and Crepitus Request an Appointment Today Experiencing a crunch in your shoulder joint? While occasional popping noises may not seem serious, persistent shoulder pain, cracking...
When you’re a baseball pitcher, you engage in repetitive overhead motion that places significant stress on your shoulder. Pitcher’s shoulder is an injury that can keep you off the field. Our team at New York Sports Medicine Institute helps athletes prevent overuse injuries and treats...
One of the fastest-growing sports in the country is lacrosse. It is both a contact and non-contact sport. Due to the intense nature of this sport, various injuries can occur during a game or practice. ACL tears are often considered one of the leading causes...
Do you continuously experience pain or discomfort around your kneecap? Did it start gradually, but is now nearly a daily occurrence? If you’ve answered yes to these, you could be dealing with chronic patellar tendonitis. Here at New York Sports Medicine Institute, our team is...
When people think of bruises, they likely attribute this to a muscular issue. However, did you know that the bones of your body can be bruised as well? When it comes to receiving treatment, a differentiation between bone bruises and breaks must be made. Fortunately,...
Tearing your ACL can be a devastating and painful experience, especially when you are an athlete. The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) plays a vital role in keeping the knee stabilized while cutting and pivoting. When the ACL becomes damaged, it can cause pain and instability...
Even after many made the switch to working from home back in March 2020 due to COVID-19, many people still do not have an ergonomically sound work area. It is not hard to understand why, as many of us never envisioned having to trade our...
Although they occur during any time of the year, car accidents can become more common during the winter months. Even if you do not think you are injured after getting into one, it’s essential to seek medical care immediately after being in a crash. At...