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...
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...
