by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Specialty, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Knee Disorders
Knee Pain Getting Worse? When It’s Time to Consider a Joint Specialist Persistent knee pain can make even simple activities, such as walking the dog or climbing stairs, feel like a challenge. While occasional aches can happen to anyone, worsening symptoms may point to...
by otm | Nov 22, 2025 | Foot & Ankle, Specialty, Podiatry
Foot & Ankle Pain: When to See a Specialist Instead of a Podiatrist Summary: Orthopedic foot and ankle specialists complete approximately 10 years of training versus 4 years for podiatrists, providing expertise in complex surgical procedures. About 65.7% of...
by otm | Nov 22, 2025 | Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle
Why OCR (and Not Just Pro Athletes) Uses Sports Medicine for Everyday Injuries Summary: Non-surgical sports medicine treats active adults with knee sprains, tendonitis, and overuse injuries, not just professional athletes. More than 70% of sports injuries...
by otm | Oct 3, 2025 | Specialty, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
Stay Safe on the Slopes: Preventing Common Ski Injuries in Colorado Ski season is just around the corner, and if you’re like most Coloradans, you’re probably already checking snow reports and planning your first trip to the mountains. There’s nothing...
by otm | May 29, 2025 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
If you’re feeling nagging discomfort or sharp pain between your shoulder blades, especially after working at a desk or finishing a workout, you’re not alone. At Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), many of our patients report upper back...
