Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with little to no treatment, but back pain that is sharp, shooting or radiating ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal in the lower portion of the spine. This can pinch nerves in your spinal column and cause low back pain.

Is a knee replacement in your future—or recent past? Learn how to ease back into an exercise routine after physical therapy, plus what to expect long-term.

Learn how ankle replacement serves as an alternative to ankle fusion to relieve ankle arthritis pain while preserving movement and flexibility.

Cartilage repair is an innovative surgery to treat damaged articular cartilage. Learn more about the types of procedures performed at HSS.

Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of spinal discs and arthritic changes in facet joints due to wear and tear from aging.

ACL and MCL tears in the knee sometimes cause similar symptoms but have very different treatments. Learn about these injuries, which can occur in combination.

Inflammatory arthritis is used to describe a group of diseases caused by an overactive immune system. Learn more from top rheumatology specialists at HSS.

Four Hip Flexor Stretches to Relieve Tightness, from a PT Are your hip flexors tight? Chances are the answer is yes. HSS physical therapist Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe shares why the area can get so ...

Get answers to common questions about cortisone shots. Learn how they work, the conditions they treat, their side effects, and how to know if you need one.

MRI, CT, and Ultrasound are among the specialties at Hospital for Special Surgery's Department of Radiology and Imaging. The Department is considered the premier Radiology department in the nation.

5 Things You Should Know about Sleep and Low Back Pain What’s the best sleep position for low back pain? How much does your mattress matter? Dr. Robert Griffin, a spine specialist at HSS, offers up ...