Often, it starts subtly. You might notice a small lump in the palm of your hand. It isn’t painful, but it's firm and a little odd. Then you start to notice you're struggling to lay your hand flat on a table, or your fingers don’t extend like they used to when you stretch. Gripping a […]

At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, your journey to better mobility and less pain doesn't end at the clinic doors. We’re thrilled to now offer Prescribe FIT, an innovative, insurance-covered virtual health coaching program that brings real, lasting change right to your home. Whether you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from one, or simply hoping to reduce joint […]

Pain After A Pop In The Knee An ACL tear typically occurs during sudden pivoting, awkward landings, or stops, which are common in sports such as basketball, soccer, and skiing. It usually starts with a moment, an awkward pivot during a pickup basketball game, a sudden stop on the soccer field, or landing just slightly […]

Tweaked your knee, but the pain isn't going away? You were mid-pivot, chasing a ball or turning to grab something behind you, when a sharp pop hit your knee. Not loud, but distinct. You paused, unsure if it was serious. Maybe just a tweak, you thought. But within hours, the swelling crept in, the joint […]

Your hip pain might be hip flexor pain! You wake up in the morning and swing your legs over the edge of the bed. Before your feet even hit the floor, there it is—a deep, nagging tightness at the front of your hip. Walking to the kitchen feels stiff, almost like your legs are moving […]

Meniscus tears are classified based on tear shape and tear location. This classification helps determine whether the injury may heal with rest and therapy or if it needs surgical treatment. If you're looking to understand the type of tear you have, we have broken them down below: Meniscus Tear Shapes 1. Meniscus Radial Tear A […]

Living with a Herniated Disc: Understanding the Condition and Treating the Pain You’re bending over to tie your shoe, or maybe you just lifted a laundry basket off the floor—and suddenly, something shifts. A sharp, electric jolt shoots through your lower back and radiates down your leg. Within days, sitting becomes excruciating. You feel tingling […]

Living with Plantar Fasciitis You know the pain well. As you rise from bed every morning, you place your feet on the floor, only to be greeted with a sharp, stabbing sensation in your heel. It's like a jolt that reminds you that the pain isn't gone yet. After walking around for a few minutes, […]

Could Your Neck Pain Be a Pinched Nerve in the Neck? You wake up with a stiff neck, thinking you just slept in an odd position. But as the day goes on, the pain doesn't go away. Instead, it radiates down your shoulder and into your arm. Simple tasks like turning your head, reaching for […]

If you're experiencing hand cramps, or muscle cramps in your hands, it can significantly affect your daily activities. Whether you're typing on a keyboard, cooking a meal, or simply opening a bag or a jar, hand cramps can make these simple, everyday tasks frustrating and sometimes painful. For some people, hand cramps may start subtly—a […]