Many of us pay little attention to our feet in the winter when they hidden from the world in heavy socks and boots. Now that warmer weather is on the horizon, you may be looking to get your feet ready for sandal season. NEBH Chief of Podiatry Kenneth Leavitt, DPM, offers some advice to safely prepare your feet for your favorite open toed shoes.

The summer is a great season to relax and take some much needed time off. If you suffer from orthopedic limitations and pain, you might be nervous that you will not be able to fully enjoy a summer vacation. With a few simple tips offered by Dana Zalkind, MD, Medical Director of the NEBH Pain Management Program, you can take comfort in knowing that you can travel and hopefully enjoy your vacation. 

During the colder months, you may have been getting your cycling fix by peddling away indoors, but now with spring in full bloom, it’s time to get outside and hit the open road. NEBH Physical Therapist Scott Taylor shares a few benefits of cycling and some ways you can safely go from a stationary bike to riding outside.

In the United States, 80% of us will experience some form of back pain during our lifetime. While some cases of back pain are unavoidable, Dr. Kevin Bernard, physiatrist at the NEBH Spine Center, explains some ways to help protect your back and prevent back pain.

As the 2017 Boston Marathon approaches, we wanted to know how team NEBH is preparing for the historic 26.2 mile race on April 17. Below, each member of the team shares a few of their training tips, and some challenges they have faced along the way.