Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics https://www.accesssportsmed.com/ Orthopaedic and sports medicine physicians and surgeons serving New Hampshire's Seacoast. Wed, 20 May 2026 13:11:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cropped-Access_Favicon-32x32.png Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics https://www.accesssportsmed.com/ 32 32 The Hidden Impact of Poor Posture (And What It’s Doing to Your Spine) https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/the-hidden-impact-of-poor-posture-and-what-its-doing-to-your-spine/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:11:43 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11948 You probably don’t think much about your posture during the day. From sitting at a desk for hours to looking down at your phone, small habits add up. Over time, they can place real strain on your spine, muscles, and joints, often without you realizing it until something starts to hurt. The good news? Once […]

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]]> The Pendulum Has Swung: Dr. Joshua Siegel on the Shift Back to Physician-Led Care https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/dr-joshua-siegel-on-the-shift-back-to-physician-led-care/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:52 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11951 Joshua Siegel, MD, has watched the healthcare consolidation pendulum swing hard in both directions. As a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Director, and founding member of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in Exeter, New Hampshire, he has spent more than 25 years building something the consolidation model rarely produces: a physician-led practice that stayed […]

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]]> What Your Joint Pain Is Trying to Tell You https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/what-your-joint-pain-is-trying-to-tell-you/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:56:57 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11944 It might start as a stiff knee when you get out of bed. Or a sharp twinge in your shoulder when you reach for something. Maybe it’s a nagging ache that just won’t go away after a workout. However, when it shows up, joint pain can be frustrating and confusing. Is it something minor? Or […]

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]]> How to Avoid Early-Season Injuries in Spring Sports https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/how-to-avoid-early-season-injuries-in-spring-sports/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:51:34 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11659 Spring sports don’t ease in. They hit fast. One minute you’re getting back into a routine, and the next you’re in full practices, games, and weekend tournaments. That sudden jump in activity is where we start to see a lot of injuries pop up. And it’s usually not bad luck. It’s your body trying to […]

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]]> Affordable MRI in New Hampshire: $750 Self-Pay Option at Access Sports Medicine https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/announcing-self-pay-mri-rate/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:26:09 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11618 If you’ve ever needed an MRI, you know the process can sometimes take longer than expected. Insurance approvals, referrals, and scheduling delays can make it difficult to get answers quickly when you’re dealing with pain or an injury. At Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, we believe getting the imaging you need should be simple. That’s […]

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]]> Understanding Concussion Testing and Recovery for Athletes https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/understanding-concussion-testing-and-recovery-for-athletes/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:36:31 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11613 March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to talk about something many athletes try to ignore: concussions. If you’ve ever taken a hard hit and thought, “I’m probably fine. I just need a minute,” you’re not alone. But when it comes to your brain, “probably fine” isn’t good enough. […]

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]]> Repetitive Strain Injuries: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/repetitive-strain-injuries-early-warning-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:12:16 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11584 Training hard, competing often, and staying active are part of the athlete’s mindset. But when the same movements are repeated day after day—whether it’s throwing, swinging, lifting, gripping, or weight-bearing—your body can start to push back. Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are common in athletes and active individuals and often begin with subtle warning signs that […]

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]]> Have Knee Pain? 3 Signs Your ACL May Be Injured https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/have-knee-pain-3-signs-your-acl-may-be-injured/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:19:04 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11494 Knee pain can show up in many ways: after a hard practice, a weekend game, or even a simple misstep. But when pain is paired with instability or swelling, it may be more than a minor strain. ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries we see in athletes and active individuals, and […]

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]]> Managing Stress-Related Aches During the Holiday Season https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/managing-stress-related-aches-during-the-holiday-season/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:58:40 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11344 The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but let’s be honest, they can also be stressful. Between shopping, cooking, travel, and work deadlines, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. And all that stress? It doesn’t just live in your head; it shows up in your body, often as tension or […]

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]]> Why Tennis Elbow Happens Even if You’ve Never Played Tennis https://www.accesssportsmed.com/news/why-tennis-elbow-happens-even-if-youve-never-played-tennis/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:04:52 +0000 https://www.accesssportsmed.com/?p=11341 Think tennis elbow only happens to tennis players? Think again. This common condition, known as lateral epicondylitis, affects people who have never even picked up a racquet. In fact, tennis elbow affects about 2% of people annually and is most common in people aged 40-60. If your elbow has been aching after work, home projects, […]

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