by otm | May 20, 2026 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Active Lifestyle, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, General Orthopaedics
Sciatica Symptoms: What That Leg Pain from Your Back Is Trying to Tell You Quick Summary Sciatica is not a diagnosis on its own. It is a symptom of nerve compression in the lower back, most often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis The hallmark pattern is pain,...
by otm | Feb 13, 2026 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Hip Arthroscopy, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Announcements & News
Hip Pain When Walking: Understanding the Cause and Your Treatment Options Quick Summary Where it hurts matters: Side of hip = bursitis, front/groin = joint problem, buttock = back issue Age matters too: Younger active adults often have tendon issues, older adults...
by otm | Apr 16, 2025 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle, Physiatry, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Knee Disorders, Specialty
ACL Tear Treatment in Colorado: Your Guide to Recovery and Return to Playing Sports An ACL tear is one of the most common and frustrating knee injuries for athletes and active individuals. Whether you twisted your knee on the field or felt a sudden pop during a...
by otm | Mar 28, 2025 | Foot & Ankle, Physiatry, Podiatry, Active Lifestyle, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Why Does My Ankle Keep Rolling? Understanding and Treating Chronic Ankle Instability The short answer: If your ankle rolls repeatedly, even on flat ground, you may have chronic ankle instability. This condition develops when ligaments heal in a stretched position and...
by otm | Feb 27, 2025 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Trauma & Fractures, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Physiatry
A herniated disc can cause pain, numbness, and mobility issues, making daily life challenging. Many people assume spine surgery is the only solution, but in reality, most cases can be treated without an operation. Non-surgical herniated disc treatment often provides...
by otm | Dec 4, 2024 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Shoulder Disorders
Are you experiencing shoulder pain or weakness? You may be dealing with a rotator cuff tear. Each year, almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of rotator cuff tears. This common shoulder injury can significantly impact your quality of...