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Dr. Pamela Mehta MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, San Jose
How to Sleep with Frozen Shoulder
Imagine this: you’re in bed, but your shoulder won’t relax. It’s stiff, painful, and seems to be doing everything it can to prevent you from sleeping. That’s the “frozen shoulder,”
The 12 Best Stretches and Exercises for Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is a common condition that causes shoulder pain and difficulty moving your arm. It can be caused by overuse, injury, or repetitive movements. Exercises for shoulder bursitis can
Shoulder Dislocation Exercises & Rehab in 2024
Shoulder dislocation is a common injury and can also be a chronic problem. The likelihood of you dislocating your shoulder again goes up every time you dislocate it. Exercises help
Patellar Tendon Surgery Recovery Time
Patellar tendon surgery is a procedure to repair a torn patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is a band of tissue that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). It
ACL vs MCL vs Meniscus Tear – How Do I Tell the Difference?
About the ACL, MCL, and Meniscus Sports-related injuries are not uncommon, and among the most prevalent are tears in the knee joint. The knee is a complex joint that consists
Patellar Tendon Surgery in 2024
A patellar tendon tear is where the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone ruptures. This tendon is a fibrous band that can tear during a knee injury or
Musculoskeletal Pain and Mental Health – Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Musculoskeletal pain and mood disorders are intrinsically linked. The more pain you have in your day-to-day life, the worse your mood is likely to be. The lower your mood, the
A Complete Guide to Shoulder Dislocation in 2024
What is a Shoulder Dislocation? The shoulder is the most likely joint in your body to dislocate. It often comes out of place during contact sports such as football, rugby,
How to Sleep with Shoulder Pain
Have you ever spent hours and hours of the night tossing and turning, but can’t seem to turn your brain off and get to sleep? It’s even worse if you
The Best 7 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises and Stretches
Why Exercises for Bicep Tendonitis Are Key to Recovering We usually don’t think about our biceps unless we’re working out, but they’re important for many daily movements like lifting, reaching,
Why You Should Always Get an X-ray if You Have Joint Pain
So, you have pain in your limbs or joints, and you want to go see your physician about it. You know that you didn’t break your bone -so why is
