Swimming for Joint Pain: Benefits for Arthritis Sufferers Blog

Swimming for Joint Pain: Benefits for Arthritis Sufferers

Can Swimming Help Relieve Arthritis and Joint Pain? For many people living with arthritis, staying…

OSSWFJune 16, 2026

Nighttime Shoulder Pain: Signs of Rotator Cuff Tears, Arthritis, and More Blog

Nighttime Shoulder Pain: Signs of Rotator Cuff Tears, Arthritis, and More

Shoulder Pain at Night: What It Could Mean Have you ever settled into bed after…

OSSWFJune 16, 2026

How Heat & Humidity Can Impact Arthritis Symptoms in Florida Blog

How Heat & Humidity Can Impact Arthritis Symptoms in Florida

How Heat & Humidity Can Impact Arthritis Symptoms in Florida Living in Florida offers many…

OSSWFMay 20, 2026

Hurricane Prep Can Be Hard on Your Body: Safe Lifting Tips Before Storm Season in Southwest Florida Blog

Hurricane Prep Can Be Hard on Your Body: Safe Lifting Tips Before Storm Season in Southwest Florida

Hurricane Prep Can Be Hard on Your Body: Safe Lifting Tips Before Storm Season in…

OSSWFMay 20, 2026

Beach Walking, Boating, and Posture-Related Pain in Southwest Florida: Common Causes and How to Prevent It Blog

Beach Walking, Boating, and Posture-Related Pain in Southwest Florida: Common Causes and How to Prevent It

Beach Walking, Boating, and Posture-Related Pain in Southwest Florida: Common Causes and How to Prevent…

OSSWFApril 17, 2026

Long Drives Back North: Preventing Back Pain, Sciatica & Knee Pain Blog

Long Drives Back North: Preventing Back Pain, Sciatica & Knee Pain

Travel, Long Drives, and Orthopedic Pain: How Snowbirds Can Protect Their Bodies on the Trip…

OSSWFApril 17, 2026

Golf Elbow vs Tennis Elbow: Understanding Elbow Pain in Active Adults in Southwest Florida Blog

Golf Elbow vs Tennis Elbow: Understanding Elbow Pain in Active Adults in Southwest Florida

Golf Elbow vs Tennis Elbow: Understanding Elbow Pain in Active Adults in Southwest Florida Elbow…

OSSWFMarch 13, 2026

Spring Break Injuries in Southwest Florida: Common Orthopedic Injuries and How to Stay Safe Blog

Spring Break Injuries in Southwest Florida: Common Orthopedic Injuries and How to Stay Safe

Spring Break Injuries in Southwest Florida: Common Orthopedic Injuries and How to Stay Safe Every…

OSSWFMarch 13, 2026

Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Active Adults in Southwest Florida Blog

Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Active Adults in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida is a paradise for active living. With year-round sunshine, warm temperatures, and endless…

OSSWFJanuary 29, 2026

ACL Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment Options & Return-to-Sport Guide Blog

ACL Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment Options & Return-to-Sport Guide

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common, and most feared, knee injuries…

OSSWFJanuary 6, 2026

Why Southwest Florida Trusts OSSWF: The Premier Destination for Comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery & Wellness Care – All Under One Roof Blog

Why Southwest Florida Trusts OSSWF: The Premier Destination for Comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery & Wellness Care – All Under One Roof

Why Southwest Florida Trusts OSSWF: The Premier Destination for Comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery & Wellness Care…

OSSWFDecember 28, 2025

Winter in Southwest Florida: The Ultimate Orthopedic Wellness Guide for Snowbirds Staying Active in Paradise Blog

Winter in Southwest Florida: The Ultimate Orthopedic Wellness Guide for Snowbirds Staying Active in Paradise

Winter in Southwest Florida: The Ultimate Orthopedic Wellness Guide for Snowbirds Staying Active in Paradise…

OSSWFDecember 16, 2025

Top Orthopedic Surgeries Explained: From Arthroscopy to Joint Replacement Blog

Top Orthopedic Surgeries Explained: From Arthroscopy to Joint Replacement

Top Orthopedic Surgeries Explained: From Arthroscopy to Joint Replacement A Comprehensive Patient Guide from Orthopedic…

OSSWFNovember 24, 2025

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What to Expect & How It Helps You Recover Faster Blog

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What to Expect & How It Helps You Recover Faster

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What to Expect & How It Helps You Recover Faster By Orthopedic…

OSSWFNovember 14, 2025

Exploring Non-Surgical Regenerative Options for Hip and Knee Pain in Southwest Florida – Beyond The Knife | The Future of Orthopedic Care Blog

Exploring Non-Surgical Regenerative Options for Hip and Knee Pain in Southwest Florida – Beyond The Knife | The Future of Orthopedic Care

The Future of Orthopedic Care For many patients, the thought of joint surgery can feel…

OSSWFOctober 29, 2025

Experience Unmatched Orthopedic Care at Our New State-of-the-Art Facility in Fort Myers Blog

Experience Unmatched Orthopedic Care at Our New State-of-the-Art Facility in Fort Myers

At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida, we pride ourselves on being a leader in comprehensive…

OSSWFOctober 23, 2025

Osteoporosis and Fractures: Prevention and Care for Seniors Blog

Osteoporosis and Fractures: Prevention and Care for Seniors

As we age, our bones naturally lose density, becoming weaker and more prone to fractures.…

OSSWFSeptember 15, 2025

Top 5 Most Common Fractures & How We Treat Them Blog

Top 5 Most Common Fractures & How We Treat Them

Fractures—better known as broken bones—are among the most common injuries people experience. Whether from a…

OSSWFSeptember 1, 2025

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore : Our Surgeons in Fort Myers are Here to Help Blog

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore : Our Surgeons in Fort Myers are Here to Help

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions affecting the hand and wrist,…

OSSWFAugust 28, 2025

When to See a Hand Surgeon: Key Signs It’s Time Blog

When to See a Hand Surgeon: Key Signs It’s Time

If you live in Fort Myers, Florida and are struggling with ongoing hand pain, stiffness, or numbness,…

OSSWFAugust 12, 2025

What to Expect During Your First Visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon at OSSWF Blog

What to Expect During Your First Visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon at OSSWF

What to Expect During Your First Visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon at OSSWF Visiting a…

OSSWFJuly 26, 2025

The Most Common Sports Injuries We Treat in Southwest Florida Blog

The Most Common Sports Injuries We Treat in Southwest Florida

Staying Active Comes with Risks (and Sports Injuries..). We're Here to Help Staying active is a…

OSSWFJuly 2, 2025

Knee Replacement Then vs. Now: How OSSWF is Leading the Future of Joint Surgery in Southwest Florida Blog

Knee Replacement Then vs. Now: How OSSWF is Leading the Future of Joint Surgery in Southwest Florida

Knee pain doesn’t just affect your mobility it can impact your daily activities, mood, and…

OSSWFJune 16, 2025

When Should You See a Specialist for Foot or Ankle Pain? BlogUncategorized

When Should You See a Specialist for Foot or Ankle Pain?

Foot and ankle pain can be frustrating, limiting your mobility, disrupting your daily routine, and…

OSSWFJune 1, 2025

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Why Trust OSSWF? Blog

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Why Trust OSSWF?

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Trusted, Advanced Care at OSSWF’s New State-of-the-Art Facility in Fort Myers…

OSSWFApril 26, 2025

Joint Pain: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist Blog

Joint Pain: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist

When Should You See an Orthopedic Specialist for Joint Pain? Joint pain is one of…

OSSWFApril 15, 2025

Back to What You Love: Overcoming Pain and Restoring Movement with OSSWF Blog

Back to What You Love: Overcoming Pain and Restoring Movement with OSSWF

The warm weather is in full swing here in Southwest Florida, making it the perfect…

OSSWFMarch 31, 2025

Top-Rated Physical Therapy in Fort Myers: Say Hello to OSSWF’s Expert Rehab Team Blog

Top-Rated Physical Therapy in Fort Myers: Say Hello to OSSWF’s Expert Rehab Team

At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida (OSSWF), we understand that recovery and rehabilitation are just…

OSSWFMarch 17, 2025

Expanding Excellence in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: Meet Dr. Barnes & Dr. Cullen at OSSWF Blog

Expanding Excellence in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: Meet Dr. Barnes & Dr. Cullen at OSSWF

At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida (OSSWF), we continue to lead the way in sports…

OSSWFFebruary 7, 2025

Managing Pain and Regaining Life: Relief Starts Here at Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida Blog

Managing Pain and Regaining Life: Relief Starts Here at Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida

At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida (OSSWF), we are dedicated to helping our patients return…

OSSWFDecember 28, 2024

Your Path to Recovery: Sports Medicine and Sports Therapy in Fort Myers Blog

Your Path to Recovery: Sports Medicine and Sports Therapy in Fort Myers

Sports Medicine at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida: At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida (OSSWF), we…

OSSWFDecember 28, 2024

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: What You Should Know Blog

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: What You Should Know

Chronic back pain can significantly impact your daily life, affecting everything from work to leisure activities.…

OSSWFNovember 17, 2024

Expert Orthopedic Care in Fort Myers : What You Should Know About OSSWF Blog

Expert Orthopedic Care in Fort Myers : What You Should Know About OSSWF

At Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida, we pride ourselves on being a leader in comprehensive…

OSSWFOctober 31, 2024

Understanding Osteoporosis: Prevention & Management Blog

Understanding Osteoporosis: Prevention & Management

Did you know that approximately 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, putting…

Maggie CoffmanOctober 28, 2024

Is Hip Pain Holding You Back? Discover Your Treatment Options Blog

Is Hip Pain Holding You Back? Discover Your Treatment Options

Discover common hip pain symptoms and explore effective treatment options to alleviate discomfort and improve…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaAugust 9, 2024

Ergonomic Tips for Office Workers: Preventing Hand, Wrist & Elbow Strain Blog

Ergonomic Tips for Office Workers: Preventing Hand, Wrist & Elbow Strain

Discover essential ergonomic tips to enhance comfort and prevent strain during work. Improve your office…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaJuly 12, 2024

Spinal Health 101: Prevention and Treatment of Common Disorders Blog

Spinal Health 101: Prevention and Treatment of Common Disorders

Learn about common spinal diseases and discover effective back pain treatments to help alleviate discomfort…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaJune 13, 2024

Foot & Ankle Health: Tips for Runners of All Levels Blog

Foot & Ankle Health: Tips for Runners of All Levels

Discover essential foot health tips tailored for runners. Keep your feet in peak condition and…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaMay 16, 2024

The Science of Healing: The Role of Physical Therapy After Surgery Blog

The Science of Healing: The Role of Physical Therapy After Surgery

Explore how physical therapy plays a crucial role in rehabilitation and full recovery following knee…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaApril 12, 2024

Exploring Non-Surgical Treatments for Joint Pain Blog

Exploring Non-Surgical Treatments for Joint Pain

Joint pain is a prevalent issue that affects people worldwide, typically stemming from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaMarch 26, 2024

MRI Coming Up? Here’s How to Prepare Blog

MRI Coming Up? Here’s How to Prepare

MRI, short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a common medical procedure that doctors use to…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaFebruary 15, 2024

New Year, New Joints: Your Guide to Joint Replacement Blog

New Year, New Joints: Your Guide to Joint Replacement

Millions worldwide struggle with daily pain and discomfort in a knee joint, greatly affecting their…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaJanuary 8, 2024

Caring For Your Joints in Cold Weather Blog

Caring For Your Joints in Cold Weather

As winter rolls in, the plunging temperatures often bring more than just a rosy glow…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 13, 2023

What Can I Expect After Herniated Disc Surgery? Blog

What Can I Expect After Herniated Disc Surgery?

Different treatment options exist to treat one or more herniated discs. Typically, orthopedic specialists recommend non-surgical…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2023

What Type of Doctor Is Needed For A Hip Replacement? Blog

What Type of Doctor Is Needed For A Hip Replacement?

Hip pain is a pervasive health issue that increasingly affects many people, particularly as they…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaNovember 2, 2023

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 101 Blog

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 101

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that can cause discomfort and limitations for…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaOctober 12, 2023

What Is Achilles Tendinitis? Blog

What Is Achilles Tendinitis?

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, dealing with the pain…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaSeptember 19, 2023

Hip Pain & Knee Pain: How Are They Related? Blog

Hip Pain & Knee Pain: How Are They Related?

Pain in the hips and knees can be debilitating, affecting our everyday activities and overall…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaAugust 14, 2023

5 Summer Sports Injuries to Avoid Blog

5 Summer Sports Injuries to Avoid

With summer in full swing, many people are taking advantage of the warm weather to…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaJuly 20, 2023

4 Signs You Have a Rotator Cuff Tear Blog

4 Signs You Have a Rotator Cuff Tear

A torn rotator cuff is a common injury that can negatively impact your quality of…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaJune 21, 2023

Do I Have A Herniated Disc? Blog

Do I Have A Herniated Disc?

A herniated disc is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that affects the spine. It…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaMay 20, 2023

8 Reasons It May Be Time for a Total Shoulder Replacement Blog

8 Reasons It May Be Time for a Total Shoulder Replacement

We all experience shoulder pain from time to time, but consistent shoulder pain could be…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaApril 12, 2023

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before a Total Knee Replacement Blog

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before a Total Knee Replacement

If you are considering a total knee replacement, there are a few things you should…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaMarch 31, 2023

What Are the Symptoms of Myelopathy? Blog

What Are the Symptoms of Myelopathy?

Myelopathy is a medical condition that involves the compression of the spinal cord which prevents…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

What Is the Most Common Treatment for Spinal Stenosis? Blog

What Is the Most Common Treatment for Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that involves a reduced space for the spinal cord and…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

How to Avoid Neck Injuries While Exercising Blog

How to Avoid Neck Injuries While Exercising

Neck or cervical injuries can have painful and lasting consequences, especially if left untreated. Learning…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

Pins and Needles in the Fingers: What Is It? Uncategorized

Pins and Needles in the Fingers: What Is It?

Tingling sensations in the fingers, medically known as paresthesia, could be due to a number…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

How Is Hip Bursitis Diagnosed? Blog

How Is Hip Bursitis Diagnosed?

Hip bursitis is called “the great mimicker” because it tends to be mistaken for other…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

The Importance of Cross-Training in Sports Medicine Blog

The Importance of Cross-Training in Sports Medicine

As an athlete, you already know how important it is to hit the gym and…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

4 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Foot and Ankle Doctor for Your Condition Blog

4 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Foot and Ankle Doctor for Your Condition

When you need a foot and ankle doctor(opens in a new tab), there are several things…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? Here Are the Facts Blog

Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? Here Are the Facts

Learning that you have osteoporosis doesn’t necessarily mean you must avoid the activities you currently…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

Cervical Disc Replacement versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion (ACDF) Blog

Cervical Disc Replacement versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion (ACDF)

Spine care has advanced at a rapid pace through technology and innovation. There is a…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

What NOT to Do After Hip Replacement Surgery Blog

What NOT to Do After Hip Replacement Surgery

Your hips are a ball and socket joint and connected to nearly everything in your…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

5 Cures for Runner’s Knee and When to See a Doctor Blog

5 Cures for Runner’s Knee and When to See a Doctor

Runner's knee is a common ailment among runners and other athletes, but it can also…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

How to Maintain Your Health After Finishing Physical Therapy Blog

How to Maintain Your Health After Finishing Physical Therapy

After completing your physical therapy treatment plan, you can manage your daily activities more safely and experience…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 6, 2022

Orthopedic Specialists to Sponsor Edison Festival 5k Blog

Orthopedic Specialists to Sponsor Edison Festival 5k

More than 1,200 runners will hit the streets of downtown Fort Myers on February 19th…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Surgeon Honored by Lee Memorial Trauma Center Blog

Surgeon Honored by Lee Memorial Trauma Center

Trauma Surgeon Dr. Patrick B. Leach, of Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida, was honored last…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Jason Nemitz, M.D. Joins Orthopedic Specialists Blog

Jason Nemitz, M.D. Joins Orthopedic Specialists

“The addition of these two physicians enhances the already diverse team of orthopedic physicians within…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Trauma Team’s Actions Save Car Wreck Victim Blog

Trauma Team’s Actions Save Car Wreck Victim

Trauma team’s actions save car wreck victim at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers.  Dr.…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Orthopedic Surgery Center Construction Started Blog

Orthopedic Surgery Center Construction Started

Christopher J. Lee Architects are pleased to announce that construction has begun on the new…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Worker’s Comp Symposium Held for Local Risk Managers, Employers and Business Human Resources Staff Blog

Worker’s Comp Symposium Held for Local Risk Managers, Employers and Business Human Resources Staff

(July 30, 2012) — Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida hosted “Blooming Fantastic” on July 20…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Jason Nemitz, M.D. Elected as Newest Partner Blog

Jason Nemitz, M.D. Elected as Newest Partner

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida is very pleased to announce that Jason Nemitz, M.D. has…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Camilo Guzman, M.D. Joins Our Team of Joint Replacement Experts Blog

Camilo Guzman, M.D. Joins Our Team of Joint Replacement Experts

Camilo Guzman, M.D. joins our team of Joint Replacement Experts. Dr. Guzman is a Board…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Orthopedic Specialists Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary Blog

Orthopedic Specialists Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary

The physicians and staff of Orthopedic Specialists of SW FL celebrated their 15th year anniversary on August…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Dr. Francesca M. Swartz Joins OSSWF! Blog

Dr. Francesca M. Swartz Joins OSSWF!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Francesca Swartz is joining our practice on Tuesday,…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Dr. Camilo Guzman Is Now a Shareholder! Blog

Dr. Camilo Guzman Is Now a Shareholder!

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida is happy to announce that Dr. Camilo Guzman has become…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Sciatica Blog

Sciatica

If you’ve had it, you know what it is. It’s literally a pain in the…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Hip Replacement Blog

Hip Replacement

What you need to know about Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroscopy) 50% of patients are…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Partial Knee Replacement Blog

Partial Knee Replacement

What is a Partial Knee Replacement? Partial Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure to treat…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Degenerative Disc Disease Blog

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is often the cause of chronic low back pain and neck pain.…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Sign up for Our New Patient Portal! Blog

Sign up for Our New Patient Portal!

Communicate with your Provider easier than ever before with our new online Patient Portal! This…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

New Mobile App for Our Patient Portal! Blog

New Mobile App for Our Patient Portal!

New Patient Portal Mobile App: Stay in touch with your provider using secure messaging. View…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

DR. W. ZACHARY STONE JOINS OSSWF! Blog

DR. W. ZACHARY STONE JOINS OSSWF!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. W. Zachary Stone joined our practice on Monday,…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Marketplace Insurance Plans Blog

Marketplace Insurance Plans

Enrollment for Marketplace insurance plans is currently open through December 15, 2020.It has recently come…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

How Cooler Temperatures Can Affect Arthritic Joints Blog

How Cooler Temperatures Can Affect Arthritic Joints

The weather outside is frightful for most Americans in the winter, and during this time,…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

What Is an Open Reduction/Internal Fixation Surgery? Blog

What Is an Open Reduction/Internal Fixation Surgery?

When bones are displaced, unstable, or broken in multiple places, orthopedic surgery will sometimes be…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Why Physical Therapy Is Necessary After a Traumatic Injury Blog

Why Physical Therapy Is Necessary After a Traumatic Injury

Sustaining an orthopedic injury can keep you out of commission for an extended period because…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Learn More About Orthopedic Imaging Services Blog

Learn More About Orthopedic Imaging Services

Suffering from a traumatic injury or an orthopedic condition like joint pain often leaves question…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Why Is it Difficult to Diagnose What Causes Lower Back Pain? Blog

Why Is it Difficult to Diagnose What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Many people live with lower back pain, thinking there is nothing that can help them…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

How Occupational Therapy Can Help After Orthopedic Surgery Blog

How Occupational Therapy Can Help After Orthopedic Surgery

Once you’ve undergone orthopedic surgery, you’ll surely be ready to put joint pain in the…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

What Is the Difference Between a Rheumatologist vs. an Orthopedist? Blog

What Is the Difference Between a Rheumatologist vs. an Orthopedist?

If you’re experiencing joint pain, you want to know where to go to seek relief.…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Workers Comp Awareness Month: When Orthopedic Injuries Result from Your Job Blog

Workers Comp Awareness Month: When Orthopedic Injuries Result from Your Job

Work-related accidents commonly cause orthopedic injuries, especially those who do repetitive movements that cause them…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

What’s Causing My Wrist Pain? Blog

What’s Causing My Wrist Pain?

When wrist pain starts, you may not know the cause if it’s not from a…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Why Stress Fractures Are Common in Athletes Blog

Why Stress Fractures Are Common in Athletes

Hairline fractures in the bone might seem insignificant, but they can have tremendous impacts. Often…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

What Is Text Neck? Blog

What Is Text Neck?

For centuries, parents and grandparents the world over reminded children to stand up straight. They…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Should I Pop My Dislocated Shoulder Back into Place? Blog

Should I Pop My Dislocated Shoulder Back into Place?

Simply put, no. You should not attempt to relocate a dislocated shoulder, as it can easily…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

When to See Your Doctor for Joint Pain Blog

When to See Your Doctor for Joint Pain

Joint pain ranges from mild discomfort to agonizing pain that leaves you immobile. It can…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore an Ankle Sprain Blog

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore an Ankle Sprain

Anyone who has injured their ankle can tell you it’s seriously painful. These injuries usually occur from…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

Soft-Tissue Mobilization Therapy & Its Uses Blog

Soft-Tissue Mobilization Therapy & Its Uses

A soft tissue injury includes sprains, strains, contusions, bursitis, tendonitis, and stress injuries. The body's…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022

How Medical Imaging Helps Diagnose Spine Conditions Blog

How Medical Imaging Helps Diagnose Spine Conditions

When you consult an orthopedic surgeon for your back pain, they carefully review your medical…

Orthopedic Specialists of SW FloridaDecember 5, 2022