How Beds Can Affect Your Orthopedic Health In each family trip we’ve taken this year, family members have experienced discomfort and pain, due to unfamiliar, uncomfortable beds and pillows. Even if your Airbnb is five stars, a new bed and pillow can wreak havoc on your alignment. If you are in pain on a trip, it is hard to have…
We always hope travel goes smoothly, but at times it can be unpredictable. In 2023, our family was in Maui for the tragic Lahaina fire. Fortunately, we got off the island after a few days and weren’t medically dependent upon electricity, but we could have been better prepared for an extended stay in Hawaii. This year we were delayed in…
As a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, I often get asked about how to stay active and exercise while on vacation. With summer here, many of my patients are going to the beach, either locally or on vacation. When you do not have access to your regular gym or workout class, one option is beach walking or running during summer vacations.…
Surfing. It’s as Californian as rush hour traffic and showing up late for sporting events. Many people participate in this challenging sport in our region. I tried it once; it did not go well. As summer approaches and the June gloom recedes, the beaches will be busy once again with surfers enjoying the warming weather and water temperatures. Though my…
Finally getting back to the blog space and it is once again spring, and baseball season is back. This year, greater attention has been brought to elbow injuries in some of the games best pitchers. Even though the season is only one month in, multiple pitchers have already been lost to elbow pain and injury. Not to mention the several…
Pickleball is growing more and more popular, with people of all ages and skill levels joining the game. It’s a great way to get some exercise, have fun, and socialize with friends. This sport was invented in 1965 and has recently exploded in popularity. The play resembles tennis, but the court is the size of a badminton court. But just…
One of the most exciting aspects of being an orthopedic surgeon is working with new, leading-edge technologies to safely and effectively alleviate patients’ pain, improve quality of life, and return patients to the activities they enjoy. One of these new technologies is robotic total knee replacement. Robotic total knee replacement (TKR) refers to the way in which the surgeon performs…
During the Holidays, many of us will be celebrating the season with friends and families at parties and gatherings. During many of these events, delicious food and sweets will be in abundance. Many of us become less active in winter. Combine these factors, and it is no wonder weight gain can be an issue this time of year. Those…
As fall leaves turn and the weather changes, many people like to get out and explore nature. Walking and hiking in nature can be an enjoyable activity done alone or with friends; to disconnect or reconnect. Whatever your hiking preferences are, there are musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health benefits. As discussed in this column previously, any new activity should be approached…
As an orthopedic surgeon, I am routinely asked about the best ways to alleviate joint pain. As an orthopedic surgeon in LA, I am often asked about the best ways to naturally alleviate joint pain. There are many answers to this, and I try to individualize my recommendations based on patients’ goals. Some patients are unable to take traditional…
