You booked the appointment to see the surgeon. The person who walks in, examines your shoulder, orders the X-ray, reads it with you, and lays out the plan has “PA-C” after their name: an orthopedic physician assistant. It is a fair moment to wonder who you are talking to and whether you are getting the
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Prehab and Rehab: Why Physical Therapy Starts Before Surgery, Not After
Your knee replacement is on the calendar. Six weeks out. You have the pre-op checklist, a list of medications to stop, and a ride arranged for the morning of. What you may not have is a plan for the six weeks in between. Prehab before knee replacement is that plan, and it matters more than
Read MoreA Fall Is Not Just a Fall: What Central Maryland Adults Should Know Before September 22
Your mother caught her toe on the edge of the hall rug. She got herself up, said she was fine, and went back to what she was doing. Three weeks later she is still moving carefully, still sore across her lower back, and still telling you it was nothing. September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness
Read MoreWhat Happens at a Pain Management Visit? A Central Maryland Guide
Your back has been at this for four months. Some mornings you can walk it off by the time the coffee is ready. Other mornings you sit on the edge of the bed and do the math on whether you can get through the workday. You have tried heat, ibuprofen, a new mattress, and the
Read MoreJoint Pain in Active Kids: When It’s More Than a Sports Injury
Your 10-year-old loves soccer, but lately she’s been limping in the mornings, before practice, not after. Her knee looks a little puffy, and she says it feels “stiff, not hurt.” You keep waiting for it to act like a normal sports injury and fade. It doesn’t. In this post, you’ll learn how juvenile arthritis can
Read MoreWhen Should You See a Sports Medicine Doctor? A Guide for Central Maryland Athletes
You planted your foot during Saturday’s rec-league soccer game, felt a pop in your knee, and limped to the sideline. Two days later, you’re still icing it and wondering: is this something that heals on its own, or something a doctor should look at? If you’ve ever asked that question, this guide is for you.
Read MoreIs It Time to Consider Shoulder Replacement? What to Know Before You Decide
You used to reach for a coffee mug without a second thought. Now even that small motion brings a deep, grinding ache, and the pain has started following you to bed. When shoulder pain stops responding to rest, medication, and physical therapy, you may begin to wonder whether something more is needed. For some people,
Read MoreRotator Cuff Tears: Why Your Shoulder Hurts and What You Can Do About It
You reach up to grab a glass from the top shelf, and a sharp ache shoots through your shoulder. That night, you roll onto that side in bed and the pain wakes you up. Lifting your arm to wash your hair suddenly feels like a chore. If any of this sounds familiar, your rotator cuff
Read MoreScoliosis Awareness Month: What Maryland Families Should Actually Know
You’re standing behind your 13-year-old in line for ice cream, and her tank-top strap is sitting noticeably lower on one side. Or you’re walking behind your dad on a beach trip and notice his back has started to lean a little to the right. You’re not sure if you’re seeing something — or just noticing
Read MoreLow Back Pain in Central Maryland: When “I Slept Wrong” Becomes Something More
You wake up, swing your legs over the side of the bed, and your low back catches before your feet even hit the floor. You tell yourself you slept wrong. Then a week goes by. Then six. The ache has started to follow you down the stairs, into the car, and out into the yard.
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