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Rotator Cuff Surgery: Be patient you will get there!
Posted at: 6/1/2015 12:00 PM
BY: DR. RYAN SMART Rotator cuff tears are extremely common. Talk to just about any neighbor, friend, or family member and you will find that everyone knows someone who has dealt with a rotator cuff tear or had surgery for it. The incidence of full thickness rotator cuff tears increase as we age. The rotator cuff is a series of 4 tendons that attach to the ball part of your shoulder. The muscles of the rotator cuff originate on your shoulder blade. A healthy rotator cuff is essential for a
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Posted at: 5/28/2015 12:00 PM
Many people experience some type of back pain or discomfort through their lifetime. While many patients experience chronic back pain that endures over time and need regular care, some back pain can be debilitating. The Neck & Back specialists at SOS offer a few causes of back pain that can be easily remedied: POOR POSTURE Your back supports weight best when you don't slouch. Sit with good lumbar support for your lower back, shoulders back, with feet resting on a low stool. When standing, ke
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Posted at: 5/27/2015 12:00 PM
Neck pain is extremely common. It can be caused by many things, and is most often related to getting older. Like the rest of the body, the bones in the neck (cervical spine) slowly degenerate as we age. This frequently results in arthritis. Arthritis of the neck is called cervical spondylosis. It becomes increasingly more common as people age. More than 85% of people over age 60 are affected. Pain from cervical spondylosis can be mild to severe. It is sometimes worsened by looking up or down
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Joint Replacement Event March 27 at Skaneateles YMCA
Posted at: 5/26/2015 12:00 PM
Tomorrow, May 27, is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. We’re doing our part to help keep seniors healthy and fit by holding a free and public joint replacement information session at 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Skaneateles YMCA. 2015 marks the 22nd year of celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Nationally, over 1,000 local organizations in 50 states will host community events to encourage participation for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists i
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Neck Pain and Cervical Disc Disease: Basics of Diagnosis and Treatment
Posted at: 5/20/2015 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20th, 6-7PM: Dr. Aaron Bianco and Kristin Parmeter, FNP, will present, "Neck Pain and Cervical Disc Disease: Basics of Diagnosis and Treatment," at the Cortland Crown Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.