Michael Neely, DO

Medical Director, NY SportsMed
Blog Posts

Joining Dr. Oz is a panel of experts from across the country, representing different medical disciplines, genders, and opinions. Together, they're creating a center for health and wellness information where no topic is off limits.

Lacing up for your first training runs of the season can be exciting. But before you log a single training mile, see consult a sports medicine doctor or physical therapist. These professionals can...

Added to Fitness on Wed 05/09/2012

Arthritis comes in many forms, but none are more common than osteoarthritis, also known as OA and degenerative joint disease. OA occurs when the cartilage inside a joint begins to show signs of...

As obesity impacts the health and wellness of children and teens, regular exercise becomes more important than ever. Exercise helps get kids in shape and keeps them strong, and organized sports...

Added to Family Health, Exercise, Children's Health on Mon 12/19/2011

Shin splints (or medial tibial stress syndrome) cause pain in or behind your tibia, which is the large bone in the front of your lower leg, commonly referred to as the shin. Shin splints are often...

Added to Wellness, Smart Patient, Illness Management, Fitness on Tue 10/11/2011

Millions of Americans reach for a bottle of acetaminophen when they have a headache or a body ache – but how much is too much? 

 

Johnson and Johnson’s, the makers of...

Added to Illness Management, Wellness, Pain Management on Fri 09/09/2011

Anyone who watches football knows that the sport is full of jarring hits. In fact, for many, the chance to see someone on the other team get his “bell rung” is one of the game's major draws....

We’re deep into summer, people are exercising more than ever, and schools have begun daily training for fall sports like football, soccer and field hockey. While this may be the most active time...