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Waking Up with Shoulder Pain? 4 Expert Solutions for Lasting Relief 

Waking up with shoulder pain? Discover four expert-backed solutions from Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C., to help you sleep comfortably and find lasting relief.

Oct 1st, 2026

Get Back in the Game: How Sports Medicine Can Safely Speed Your Injury Recovery

An orthopedic injury doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Discover how sports medicine safely accelerates your recovery, allowing you to return to the activities you love.

Sep 1st, 2026

Get Back in the Game: How Sports Medicine Can Safely Accelerate Your Injury Recovery

An injury doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Learn how sports medicine helps you recover faster, rebuild strength, and safely return to the activities you love.

Aug 6th, 2026

What Are the Best Home Remedies for Sports Injuries?

A trip to the doctor’s office isn’t always necessary for every sports injury. Taking a few smart steps in the first few days after an injury can help reduce pain, control swelling, and support the healing process.

Jul 16th, 2026

When Is It Time to Consider a Hip Replacement?

When persistent hip pain and ongoing discomfort limit your ability to function and enjoy life, it’s wise to consider advanced options. Joint replacement surgery can restore pain-free movement and significantly improve functioning. 

Jun 1st, 2026

Understanding the Two Different Types of Custom Orthotics

If you’ve been cycling through inserts without relief, the problem may be the type of support you’re using. Custom orthotics are specifically designed for your individual foot shape and activity level.

May 1st, 2026

Don't Let Back Pain Ruin Your Spring: 7 Tips for a Pain-Free Gardening Season

Gardening may not feel like a workout, but all that digging, bending, and lifting can take a toll on your back. A few simple habits can help you enjoy the season without the soreness.

Apr 3rd, 2026

Spring into Action: Is Your Foot & Ankle Pain Holding You Back?

Spring brings longer days, more activity, and more time on your feet. If foot or ankle pain is slowing you down, it may be time to address the problem before it sidelines your season.

Mar 3rd, 2026

Plagued by Ski Season Aches? 3 Common Winter Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Winter sports are thrilling, but they’re also demanding on your body. When aches and injuries follow you off the slopes, the correct knowledge and care can help you stay active all season long.

Feb 1st, 2026

5 Tips for Starting a Fitness Routine Safely

Many people start the year with high ambitions to get or stay fit, but don’t let your enthusiasm sabotage your efforts. You can remain strong, safe, and in the game this coming year by adopting a few practical strategies.

Jan 1st, 2026

Best Sleep Positions for Patients With Back, Neck, or Shoulder Pain

Pain shouldn’t control your nights or steal your mornings. The way you sleep can either support your back, neck, and shoulder or contribute to discomfort. A few simple shifts in position can help you wake up looser and ready for the day.

Dec 11th, 2025

How to Manage Knee Pain During Holiday Travel: Tips for a Comfortable Journey

Long flights and cramped car rides can turn minor knee pain into a significant setback. Don’t let the holidays derail your comfort or mobility this season. Scheduling a visit with an orthopedic specialist beforehand is a wise choice.

Nov 1st, 2025

How to Prevent an Ankle Sprain From Becoming a Chronic Instability

Preventing chronic ankle instability is about healing the right way. Expert diagnosis and a comprehensive recovery plan help protect ankles and are key to reducing the risk of future issues that can impact mobility.

Oct 8th, 2025

Can You Have a Fracture and Not Know It?

Broken bones hurt, so it seems impossible to walk around with a fracture and not know it — but it happens. Read on to learn common signs of a hidden broken bone, and find out what you can do about it.

Sep 10th, 2025

Surprising (and Common) Causes of Knee Pain

Knee pain may follow an injury, or you may have persistent pain without an apparent cause. Learn the most common knee problems together with four unexpected reasons for knee pain, including conditions that seem unrelated to the knee joint.

Aug 14th, 2025

Stabbing Foot Pain: Is it Plantar Fasciitis?

Stabbing foot pain can stop you in your tracks at any time. But a hallmark symptom of plantar fasciitis, a condition affecting a tissue along the bottom of the foot, is sharp pain when you first get out of bed. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 1st, 2025

How to Find Lasting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief

You can prevent complications like permanent nerve damage and get long-lasting carpal tunnel relief through numerous treatments, ranging from self-care to injections and surgery. The treatment you need depends on the nerve’s health and symptom severity.

Jun 5th, 2025

5 Reasons to Consider Joint Injections for Arthritis

If you have arthritis, you spend days with pain and stiffness that don’t improve despite your current treatment. That’s when it’s time to consider joint injections. Learn the five benefits and different types of joint injections.

May 1st, 2025

What Is a Frozen Shoulder and How Is It Treated?

The name frozen shoulder gives you the first hint that this condition causes pain and stops shoulder movement. Why do you lose shoulder mobility, and how is it treated? Here’s what you need to know.

Apr 1st, 2025

Understanding the Different Types of Joint Injections

Whether you injured a joint or struggle with a chronic condition like arthritis, you know how joint pain can limit your life. When pain and stiffness don’t improve with more conservative therapies, a joint injection may provide relief.

Mar 1st, 2025

Can an ACL Injury Heal on Its Own?

ACL injuries frequently occur in athletes but can affect anyone who enjoys an active life. They also take time to rehabilitate and often require surgery. Here’s what you need to know about the ACL, why it doesn’t heal, and treatment options.

Feb 1st, 2025

I Got Hurt on the Job: What Steps Do I Need to Take?

Anyone can sustain a workplace injury. The risk is high in construction and manufacturing, but accidents and health problems occur in every work environment. You can turn to workers’ compensation if you get hurt on the job. Here’s what to do.

Jan 9th, 2025

Can Typing Too Much Cause Hand Problems?

Yes, typing can cause several painful hand problems, especially if you spend extended time typing. However, you can prevent hand problems, and with early treatment, you’ll be back to your daily activities in no time. Here’s what you need to know.

Dec 1st, 2024

When to Consider Joint Injections for Arthritis

Joint injections can significantly ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis. When to consider this treatment? An injection could help, but you can only make that decision when armed with information from your healthcare provider.

Nov 1st, 2024

6 Shoulder Conditions that Interfere with Restful Sleep

Nine out of 10 people with a rotator cuff injury struggle with nighttime pain. But it’s not the only shoulder problem disrupting sleep. Shoulder pain frequently flares up at night in six common conditions.

Oct 10th, 2024

Am I a Candidate for Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery transforms your life. The new prosthesis moves and functions like the original joint, yet it eliminates the severe pain and stiffness caused by arthritis. Learn more to determine if you’re a good candidate.

Sep 17th, 2024

5 Tips for Protecting Your Knees During Exercise

It doesn’t matter if your favorite activity is walking or if you’re a competitive athlete — your knees get stressed! That means everyone is at risk of knee injuries. You can avoid being sidelined by following five tips for protecting your knees.

Aug 5th, 2024

Bothered By Chronic Wrist Pain? Our Team Can Help

Chronic wrist pain is such a common problem that many people don’t seek help until they lose hand strength and mobility. Or, they decide to live with the pain when it persists despite getting treatment. Don’t give up; help is available.

Jul 2nd, 2024

Ready to Up Your Mileage? Here’s How to Avoid Common Runner’s Injuries

Running is an energizing activity that promotes optimal strength and health. It also stresses your lower body and leads to injuries. But you can prevent most runner’s injuries. Here’s how.

Jun 4th, 2024

When is Joint Replacement Surgery the Best Solution for Hip Osteoarthritis?

Deciding when to have a joint replacement for hip osteoarthritis isn’t easy. Unfortunately, most people wait too long, leading to extensive joint damage and such pain they can’t walk. Learn the four steps that can guide your decision.

May 1st, 2024

Returning to Sports After Rotator Cuff Surgery

Rotator cuff surgery restores the healthy shoulder you need to get back to your sport, but waiting to return to play is tough. That’s why you should know from the start that you can’t rush healing, and optimal recovery takes time and commitment.

Apr 9th, 2024

Four Warning Signs of a Herniated Disc

Anyone can have a painful herniated disc caused by wear and tear on their spine. The sooner you seek treatment, the better your chances are of recovering faster and preventing disability. Recognizing the warning signs allows you to do that.

Mar 1st, 2024

Can Physical Therapy Help Me Resolve Recurrent Sciatica for Good?

Physical therapy is one of the best ways to improve sciatica, relieving the often excruciating back and shooting leg pain. Diligently following the exercise regimen you learn in physical therapy goes a long way toward preventing recurrent sciatica.

Feb 1st, 2024

Four Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Trigger Finger

Do you have a finger that feels like it catches when you bend or straighten it? Don’t be tempted to ignore the problem — this is the first sign of a trigger finger, and without treatment, you can end up with a finger you can’t move.

Jan 4th, 2024

Can PRP Treat My Shoulder Pain?

Have you ever considered how often you raise and lower your arms every day or how you would cope if shoulder pain prevented arm movement? Get prompt, comprehensive, and advanced solutions to shoulder pain, like PRP injections. 

Dec 13th, 2023

How Does Custom Bracing Work?

When joint pain and instability affect your ability to move and enjoy activities, it’s time to learn about the benefits of custom bracing. Getting a customized brace can transform your recovery and keep you moving despite joint problems.

Nov 20th, 2023

I’m an Athlete: What Are the Benefits of Sports Medicine for Me?

Are you an athlete who wants to stay healthy and in the game? If so, you owe it to yourself to seek specialized care from sports medicine physicians trained to keep your body in shape to meet the demands of your sport.

Oct 1st, 2023

When Is It Time to Consider Joint Replacement Surgery?

Most people who qualify for joint replacement surgery put it off too long. As a result, they miss out on years of enjoying an active, pain-free life. Are you wondering if you should consider getting a new joint? This information helps you decide.

Sep 1st, 2023

7 Invaluable Benefits of Custom Bracing

Bracing is a game-changer that can keep you moving, whether you tear a knee ligament, twist your ankle, injure your shoulder, develop tendonitis, or struggle with painful arthritis. Read on to learn the many benefits of custom bracing.

Aug 1st, 2023

Injured on the Job? Take These Steps Right Away

After a work-related injury or illness, the most important thing is to take care of your health with medical care. But you also need to follow specific steps and do them promptly to be sure you get your workers’ compensation benefits.

Jul 2nd, 2023

How to Prevent Hamstring Injuries

Hamstring injuries are common among athletes, especially if their activities involve running and sprinting. And after one injury, up to 30% will experience a reinjury. Here, you can learn why hamstrings are vulnerable and how to prevent injuries.

Jun 1st, 2023

Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: What to Expect

If knee osteoarthritis fills your day with pain or makes it hard to get around, it’s time to learn about hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid helps ease pain, improves mobility, and may even slow cartilage degeneration.

May 3rd, 2023

When to Seek Medical Care for Your Wrist Pain

Sometimes there’s no doubt that your wrist pain needs immediate care. But in most cases, it can be hard to decide when the underlying problem needs medical attention. This information helps guide your decision.

Apr 4th, 2023

How Orthopedic Care Can Help Your Groin Injury

Groin injuries can have an impact beyond the pain. Without orthopedic care, they can recur and stop you from staying active in sports. Here’s the information you need to know about groin injuries and the care they need to heal properly.

Mar 7th, 2023

Understanding Your Hallux Rigidus Diagnosis

Hallux rigidus is osteoarthritis in your big toe. Though the joint is small, it’s essential for balance and movement, allowing hallux rigidus to severely limit your ability to stay active. Here’s everything you need to know about this condition.

Feb 1st, 2023

5 Encouraging Facts About Joint Replacement Surgery

Arthritis progressively destroys the joint. Once you have extensive joint damage, a prosthetic joint is the only option. If you face the possibility of joint replacement surgery, you need to learn about these five very encouraging facts.

Jan 5th, 2023

When It’s Time to Seek Medical Treatment for an Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail sounds like a small, silly problem, yet it can be incredibly painful, and without proper care may develop an infection that leads to serious complications. Find out when you should seek medical care for an ingrown toenail.

Dec 1st, 2022

3 Common Injuries in Long-Distance Runners

Running is great for your heart and overall fitness and well-being. But it’s also a high-impact sport that places incredible stress on your feet, ankles, knees, and lower legs — and that’s where most running injuries occur.

Nov 1st, 2022

Is Your Job Causing You Wrist and Hand Pain?

Would you guess people take more time off for wrist and hand problems than back pain? Wrist and hand problems cause twice as many lost work days. Learning how painful conditions occur empowers you to take steps to prevent wrist and hand pain.

Oct 1st, 2022

4 Causes of Shoulder Pain — And 3 Injections to Treat Them

Shoulder pain alerts you to problems like torn or inflamed tendons that only get worse if you don’t seek treatment. With today’s advanced shoulder injections, you can look forward to pain relief, accelerated healing, and a healthy shoulder.

Sep 6th, 2022

How Repetitive Motion Fuels Shoulder Pain

Repetitive movement damages the rotator cuff, leading to shoulder pain and often, long-lasting problems. Rotator cuff tears are the top cause of shoulder disability. Here’s why your shoulder is vulnerable to repetitive use injuries.

Aug 2nd, 2022

How Do I Know If I Need Joint Replacement Surgery?

You can get straightforward guidance about getting a joint replacement procedure, your recovery, and how long your new joint should last (15 or more years for most). Deciding when it’s time to get a new joint isn’t as easy, but these guidelines can help.

Jul 1st, 2022

5 Common Causes of Knee Pain

Your chances of knee pain are high considering it affects one in four adults. But the most likely cause of your knee pain depends on variables like your age and activity level. Here's a rundown of the five top sources of knee pain.

Jun 1st, 2022

When You Need a Sports Medicine Expert

Whether you’re a dedicated athlete or not, it’s a good idea to have a sports medicine expert in your corner. Here’s when you need one and why.

May 11th, 2022