If you lead an active lifestyle, the odds are good that you rely heavily on the largest joints in your body — your knees. Even though all athletes need to safeguard their knees as best they can to stay in the game, women should be aware of the fact that...
Back pain is common and has many causes. Wrenching your back by lifting a weight that’s too heavy or suffering the cumulative effects of manual labor are common sources of back pain. Yet another risk factor for back pain is living a sedentary lifestyle. And it’s one you can control....
You’re eating a balanced diet, you’re getting plenty of rest, you’re drinking enough water, and you’re hitting the gym every other day. You think you’re doing everything right with your exercise routine, but are you stretching properly, too? Our team of sports medicine specialists at Ani Orthopedics with the Orthopaedic...
If you’ve experienced a pulled muscle in the past, you know the discomfort and pain it can bring. And chances are good you’d like to avoid this type of injury in the future. Pulled muscles, also called muscle strains, result when you tear or overstretch a muscle or muscle group. ...
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, impacts millions of American adults. But this common condition isn’t an equal-opportunity disease. Instead, it impacts women twice as often as men, and the difference only increases with age. At Ani Medical Group with offices in Old Bridge and Hazlet, New Jersey, our...
Whether you’re a cross-trainer throwing heavy weight around a gym or just trying to make sure you’re not putting your back at risk when you pick up a heavy object, you’re in the right place. Often, back problems and injuries can be avoided or mitigated if you practice proper body...
Your spine is a remarkable and important part of your body. Made up of 33 vertebrae separated by cushions known as discs, it’s your body’s primary support structure. The discs, which have a hard exterior and soft interior, give you flexibility and help your body absorb the shock of activities...
Any time you feel pain, it’s your body’s way of calling your attention to a problem — and it’s a call you should never ignore. When this pain develops in your shins, there are several potential causes, with shin splints leading the charge. At Ani Medical Group, our team of...
Is your refrain these days, “Oh my aching back”? Back pain is not something to shrug off. It’s the most common complaint related to workplace disability claims. Early diagnosis and treatment can help head off having to take sick leave; if you have back pain, it might be time to...
Activities like exercise and sports help keep your body healthy and fit. But accidents and injuries do happen, one of which is a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Since you use your knees just about all day, an ACL injury can leave you benched for quite some time. There are...
Cortisone injections for orthopedic conditions and injuries have long been favored by doctors, and they still fill an important role in treating pain. However, an innovative new line of treatment is proving to be a game-changer for patients by reducing inflammation in swollen joints and promoting speedy healing: orthobiologics. Our...
Is one of your middle toes turning under and curling, becoming rigid and painful? If so, you could be experiencing hammertoe, a condition that affects many Americans every year. At Ani Medical Group in Hazlet and Old Bridge, New Jersey, Dr. Ian Hersh can diagnose hammertoe in early or late...
Do you feel intermittent foot pain when standing for prolonged periods? Perhaps even a short walk triggers pain in your bunion. Fortunately, there are ways you can lessen the negative impact of bunions without having to go under the knife. By seeking help from a podiatrist early on, you can...
Winters in New Jersey can be tough — the shorter days, the grey skies, and the cold temperatures all conspire to force us into hibernation. But if you have arthritis, this timeout from exercise only allows the disease to progress more rapidly, which means you’ll greet the warmer months with...
You likely don’t think about your knees much until they begin to hurt. If your ability to walk becomes compromised, knee pain can become a big deal quickly. Your knees handle stress and strain as a matter of course, and when they do hurt, it’s often enough to simply rest...
Achilles tendinitis can be quite painful, causing discomfort and inflammation in your heel and up through your calf muscles to the back of your knee. It may seem that you’ve developed the problem suddenly, but the condition worsens over time as the tendon sustains dozens of tiny tears. At Ani...
More than 500,000 people in the United States develop a meniscus tear every year. Unlike other knee injuries, you may not realize you’ve injured your meniscus until several days after the injury. Like any injury, early diagnosis and treatment increase your chances of a faster recovery. At Ani Medical Group...
If you pride yourself on being active, either through your job or your hobbies, it might feel devastating to experience an injury to your anterior cruciate ligament in your knee, or your ACL. You might not have pictured what life after such an injury could look like, and you may...
If you have a herniated disc, you already know that the associated pain can stop you in your tracks. At Ani Medical Center, we specialize in herniated disc care and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the pain it causes and what you can do to alleviate...
Especially as you get older, it’s common to experience back problems. Your back is made up of a lot of complicated moving parts, and your spine supports your body mass as you stand, sit, and move. Because of this, you might take a lot of risks with your back over...
If you play tennis or golf every chance you get, you could develop shoulder pain from a torn rotator cuff. If you have a rotator cuff tear, the team of medical professionals at Ani Medical Group can help. They specialize in diagnosing and treating rotator cuff injuries. Their aim is...
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a regular exerciser, or a sports-league star, you’re at risk of injury if you play sports. Here are some of the most common sports injuries and what you should do if you get hurt. 1. Sprains Sprains are common even for people who don’t play...
With back pain affecting as many as 85% of adult Americans at some point in their lives, it’s likely that you’re acquainted with your own aches and discomfort. While there are many causes behind back pain, herniated discs are a common one. But how do you know if a herniated...
Which shoes you choose to wear can significantly affect your everyday health. Poorly designed or ill-fitting shoes can lead to shor- and long-term health problems. Even if your pain or discomfort isn't located in your feet, your footwear could be causing serious physical pain elsewhere in your body. At Ani...
“When can I play ball again?” It’s a common question athletes ask after they have anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, surgery. We understand your desire to get back to the field or court and help usher your team to victory. Yet, going back too soon can cause serious damage to...
It’s understandably stressful to experience symptoms that might be related to your heart. Thankfully, many diagnostic studies can measure your heart health, help pinpoint a potential concern, and guide your cardiologist in developing an effective treatment strategy. Board-certified cardiologist Mohamad Salim Ani, MD, FACC, practicing at Ani Medical Group in...
A herniated disc is one of those conditions that can hijack your life, making even the smallest movement a source of agony. In fact, low back pain (and 95% of herniated discs occur in your lumbar spine) is one of the leading causes of missed workdays in the United States....
Surgery sounds scary, but knee surgery to resolve arthritis pain can help you get your life back. If medications, physical therapy, and joint injections fail to resolve your pain, knee surgery is the logical next step. A full knee replacement means the doctors at Ani Medical Group remove the damaged...
