by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Specialty, Shoulder Disorders
Alternatives to Knee Replacement: Exploring Non-Surgical Options for Arthritis Pain Your knee hurts when you get out of bed in the morning. It aches after a long day at work. Maybe it’s gotten to the point where you’re avoiding activities you used to love...
by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Shoulder Disorders, Specialty
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain — and When to See a Specialist The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body and one of the most vulnerable to injury and wear. Whether you’re lifting weights, reaching for a high shelf, or simply rolling over in bed,...
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...
by otm | Dec 4, 2024 | Shoulder Disorders, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
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...
by Carli Taylor-Drake | Jan 21, 2024 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders
Welcome to our latest blog installment featuring Dr. Timothy Pater, an esteemed specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. With a focus on Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and expertise in Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Dr. Pater brings a wealth of...
by otm | Mar 5, 2019 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders
Many people suffer from chronic pain and limited motion in their shoulders as they age. Often this is the result of arthritis in the shoulder, or a break down in cartilage in the joint. If you have pain, limited function, and difficulty sleeping, and injections and...
