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Dr. Jesse A. Morse, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Jesse Morse is a sports medicine specialist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Morse specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, sports medicine specialists also focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests, and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Morse possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
7 years
Experience
Dr. Jesse A. Morse, M.D.
- Miami, FL
- University of South Florida
- Accepting new patients
Knee Pain: A Guide to Preventing Surgery
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Arm and wrist
This could be due to a combination of different things. Most likely is either a pinched nerve in the neck, the shoulder, or the elbow. I would recommend going to a good physical READ MORE
This could be due to a combination of different things. Most likely is either a pinched nerve in the neck, the shoulder, or the elbow. I would recommend going to a good physical therapist, one that does manual therapy, dry needling, Graston, etc, and have them evaluate you and
try to correct the issue. If not improving, then get imaging, ideally an MRI.
try to correct the issue. If not improving, then get imaging, ideally an MRI.
Which specialist do I see for my son's dislocated arm?
Either a pediatric orthopedic surgeon or a sports medicine physician (AMSSM.org to find)
How important is stretching?
It can be very helpful to not only improve muscle quality but also prevent injuries.
10 minutes before & 10 minutes after.
10 minutes before & 10 minutes after.
Do I need to increase creatine intake over time?
No you really don’t have to increase the dose.
Can chiropractic adjustment heal a sports injury?
Yes depending on the injury. If minor then chiropractors can treat/prevent.
Then can also cause injuries if they are not careful.
Consider looking into OMM
Then can also cause injuries if they are not careful.
Consider looking into OMM
Can exercises make my disc hernia worse?
Yes, but it is important to strengthen & correct the compensation patterns.
Best would be through good quality physical therapy.
Best would be through good quality physical therapy.
What exercises should I avoid 1 month after shoulder dislocation?
I would avoid strengthening exercises with heavy weights. Also consider retightening up the shoulder ligaments using a prolotherapy technique with either PRP or stem cells. If READ MORE
I would avoid strengthening exercises with heavy weights.
Also consider retightening up the shoulder ligaments using a prolotherapy technique with either PRP or stem cells.
If not another dislocation is highly likely.
Also consider retightening up the shoulder ligaments using a prolotherapy technique with either PRP or stem cells.
If not another dislocation is highly likely.
What is good for hip flexor pain?
Stretching, physical therapy, & prolotherapy injections.
Can I exercise with shoulder impingement?
Consider physical therapy to properly correct the impingement
How soon can I go back to running after breaking a bone in my foot?
Depends on the specifics of the Bone, whether or not it requires reinforcement/surgery. Physical therapy will also be a good idea because it will help to correct any poor habits READ MORE
Depends on the specifics of the Bone, whether or not it requires reinforcement/surgery. Physical therapy will also be a good idea because it will help to correct any poor habits that have been developed as a result of the fracture which can prevent future injuries.
How does physical therapy help a dislocated shoulder?
Physical therapy is very important to help stabilize the injured tissue and help to strengthen the tissues that lead to the shoulder allowing dislocation. Under the age of 18, READ MORE
Physical therapy is very important to help stabilize the injured tissue and help to strengthen the tissues that lead to the shoulder allowing dislocation.
Under the age of 18, there is over a 90% chance of dislocation again.
It would be smart to consider an MRI, to determine the severity of the damage to the ligaments and see or if there are any fractures.
While Surgery is an option, I prefer the non-surgical approach with whole bone marrow injection. Which is one of my specialties and very effective in helping to not only heal the injury but also prevent redislocation/reinjury.
Under the age of 18, there is over a 90% chance of dislocation again.
It would be smart to consider an MRI, to determine the severity of the damage to the ligaments and see or if there are any fractures.
While Surgery is an option, I prefer the non-surgical approach with whole bone marrow injection. Which is one of my specialties and very effective in helping to not only heal the injury but also prevent redislocation/reinjury.
What can I do to manage Rhabdomyolysis?
Tons of fluids and avoiding anti-inflammatory medication. When people get admitted to the hospital for rhabdomyolysis it’s to prevent kidney failure and the number of fluids that READ MORE
Tons of fluids and avoiding anti-inflammatory medication. When people get admitted to the hospital for rhabdomyolysis it’s to prevent kidney failure and the number of fluids that they consume ends up adding 5 to 25 pounds in less than three days.
My son is highly prone to heat stroke. Is there anything that can help prevent this?
At the minimum consider massive hydration, ideally with high electrolyte solutions and only a little bit of carbohydrates. Where sunblock, loose fitting clothing, avoid being READ MORE
At the minimum consider massive hydration, ideally with high electrolyte solutions and only a little bit of carbohydrates.
Where sunblock, loose fitting clothing, avoid being outside between 11-4 PM if possible.
There is some genetic testing as well.
Where sunblock, loose fitting clothing, avoid being outside between 11-4 PM if possible.
There is some genetic testing as well.
How can I treat my lower back injury?
The first and most important step is physical therapy.
I have pain in my back and legs?
You are likely dealing with DOMS and consider proper hydration, nutrition, as well as a massage to help evacuate the swelling from the tissues causing the discomfort.
Can I correct scoliosis without surgery?
Depends on the age and severity of the curve. If over 16 in females and 17 in males it is unlikely you will make significant changes to the curvature. Physical therapy, and osteopathic READ MORE
Depends on the age and severity of the curve. If over 16 in females and 17 in males it is unlikely you will make significant changes to the curvature.
Physical therapy, and osteopathic manipulation can significantly help.
Physical therapy, and osteopathic manipulation can significantly help.
Can you help with hand joint pain?
Consider physical/occupational therapy, daily Epsom salt baths of the hand and if still no improvements consider visiting someone like myself for different types of injections READ MORE
Consider physical/occupational therapy, daily Epsom salt baths of the hand and if still no improvements consider visiting someone like myself for different types of injections or a rheumatologist.
How can I treat my neck pain at home?
I would start the physical therapy and if not improving appropriately get x-rays and possibly an MRI. At that point consider osteopathic manipulation, and then either surgical READ MORE
I would start the physical therapy and if not improving appropriately get x-rays and possibly an MRI. At that point consider osteopathic manipulation, and then either surgical consult or regenerative medicine injections.
What is the fastest way to get rid of elbow pain?
Depends on the exact cause. Physical therapy is usually a great place to start. It is likely due to epicondylitis (golfer / tennis elbow). Consider imaging like x-rays and MRI. READ MORE
Depends on the exact cause. Physical therapy is usually a great place to start. It is likely due to epicondylitis (golfer / tennis elbow).
Consider imaging like x-rays and MRI. You should also consider Prolotherapy or PRP if you have plateaued at physical therapy.
Consider imaging like x-rays and MRI. You should also consider Prolotherapy or PRP if you have plateaued at physical therapy.
Do you need treatment for a herniated disc?
It is in your best interest to treat this now. If not it will only worsen and re-injure at some point in the future. Physical therapy is a great start, then an MRI. Do not hesitate READ MORE
It is in your best interest to treat this now. If not it will only worsen and re-injure at some point in the future. Physical therapy is a great start, then an MRI. Do not hesitate to find someone who injects the stabilizing structures with regenerative medicine. It is a great, safe, and effective option that can prevent future re-injury, help pain, and also prevent/avoid surgery.
