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
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Scoliosis 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.
Read MoreThe Disease That Doesn’t Hurt Until It Breaks: What Maryland Adults Should Know About Osteoporosis
You step off a curb funny and feel a twinge in your wrist. A week later you lean on the counter and something in your back catches. Nothing dramatic. Nothing you’d call a fall. But your body keeps sending small bills for motions that never used to cost anything. Most people find out they have
Read MoreKnee and Hip Arthritis: What’s Actually Causing Your Pain, and What Helps
Knee or hip pain that lasts more than a few weeks is one of the most common reasons adults in Central Maryland come to OACM. Often, that pain is an early sign of arthritis. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a useful prompt to take a closer look at the joint that’s been bothering you. This
Read MoreNutrition for Surgery Recovery: How Diet Impacts Healing
Recovering from surgery is not just about resting and taking medicine. What you eat makes a big difference in how well and how fast your body heals. After surgery, your body works hard to fix tissues, fight swelling, and get your energy back. Eating the right foods can help with all of that and make
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Conditions and Their Treatments
Orthopedic conditions can cause problems that will impact your life. They can cause pain and restrict movement. These problems will likely interfere with your daily living. It’s important to learn about them and how to fix them. This way, you can maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. What Are Orthopedic Conditions? Orthopedic conditions are problems
Read MoreWhat to Expect from an Orthopedist Visit
Orthopedic doctors, also known as orthopedists, are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating issues related to the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. If you’re experiencing pain or limited mobility due to an injury or chronic condition, an orthopedist can help you find relief and improve your quality
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Issues Your Orthopedist Can Help With
If you experience pain in your bones, joints, or muscles that has lasted for more than a few days – or if the discomfort is severe enough to limit your daily activities – it’s time to see an orthopedist. Orthopedists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues such as fractures, muscle
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries can happen when you least expect them. The musculoskeletal system can sustain many painful injuries that can significantly affect the quality of your life. Luckily, most injuries can be treated effectively by an orthopedic doctor. Here are some common musculoskeletal injuries and how your orthopedic doctor can help treat them: 1. Fractures Sudden pressure
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