Blog - Howard J. Luks, MD

Bakers Cyst Of The Knee

Posted October 3, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

A Bakers cyst is a fluid filled sac that can form in the back of your knee. When the cyst is large, it will cause a bulge in the back of your knee. If the … continue reading

Frozen Shoulder: 5 Tips To Conquer A Stiff Shoulder

Posted September 26, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

You woke up one morning and your shoulder is hurting a lot! You also notice that it feels a little stiff. You do not recall a significant injury. A frozen shoulder is simply a stiff … continue reading

High Intensity Exercise – HIIT- and Your Health

Posted September 24, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

The popularity of high intensity interval training is increasing dramatically. These are also referred to as HIIT workouts. For those who want to bring their fitness to a new level, or for those who want … continue reading

Pectoral Tendon Tears: A Treatment Guide

Posted September 17, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

The pectoral tendon attaches the pec major muscle to your humerus or arm bone. The pec major is a very powerful muscle. Pectoral tendons are usually ruptured or torn in weight lifters during bench pressing. … continue reading

Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear

Posted September 9, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

A bucket handle meniscus tear is a unique type of meniscus tear. Bucket handle meniscus tears are more common in younger athletes. They can occur in older adult athletes too, but most bucket handle meniscus … continue reading

Should I Stop Running?

Posted September 6, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Physicians who run tend to have many patients who run. Word gets around. Runners understand runners. And runners are often not an easy group to treat. That’s because they can’t stop running. A physician who … continue reading