Adam Redlich

Frozen Shoulder (or also called adhesive capsulitis) often occurs when there is inflammation on or around the rotator cuff muscles and tendons (the soft tissue structures that help control and move your shoulder in so many different directions). This inflammation can be due to short or long term tendinitis, a small or large rotator cuff tear, or other structural abnormality like arthritis or degeneration in the tissues, bones, or cartilage in the shoulder region. It even can be due to a functional imbalance of the muscular strength and coordination about the shoulder girdle. Sometimes, frozen shoulder can be associated with conditions like thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, pregnancy. Often it can be due to getting an injury or having shoulder symptoms and not using the arm, then leading to the shoulder "freezing" in its position. Initially this can result in a painful loss of range of motion that can take a long time to recover. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy are appropriate for your specific case. Often a balance of rest and mobility are key to recovery. We are experienced in determining the right balance for you.

The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss. Adam Redlich, M.D. A+ Athlete - Sports Medicine, LLC 38A Robbinsville-Allentown Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 ph: (609) 223-2286 fax: (609) 223-2288 www.AplusAthlete.com<http://www.aplusathlete.com/> Life's a sport . . . Bring your A+ Game!!!

The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician first, to determine if indeed surgery is even needed. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. However, there are cases where these treatments do not help enought, or there are certain clinical findings that warrant surgical referral sooner. Generally, if you can get better without surgery, that if often the better option. But that is not always the case. In such situations, surgery can help and you know you did whatever was necessary to avoid surgery first - as surgery itself is very invasive, can have complications (some long-term), and also surgery may not be able to take away all the pain as well. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss. Adam Redlich, M.D. A+ Athlete - Sports Medicine, LLC 38A Robbinsville-Allentown Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 ph: (609) 223-2286 fax: (609) 223-2288 www.AplusAthlete.com<http://www.aplusathlete.com/> Life's a sport . . . Bring your A+ Game!!!

Treatment time can vary for a disc hernia. The goal would be to avoid surgery when possible. In the absence of certain red flags or serious neurologic concerns, you would expect at least a few months or rehab - which can involve working to restore your symptoms back to a healthier baseline by attending rehab sessions at a facility as well as doing some at home. Note there have been medical studies that have shown in certain situations - medications and/or injections, physical rehab therapies, and surgery all produce similar outcomes many months down the line. Thus, if you are able to avoid the surgery - that is likely best to avoid potential adverse outcomes. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

It generally is wise to follow your spinal surgeon's advice on return to activity post-operatively. Depending upon the surgery performed (a more simple discectomy vs. a more advanced multi-procedure surgery involving hardware implants), your down time will vary. Note that often surgery takes away some of the pain and radiating symptoms but often there may be some residual symptoms with which to deal. You should definitely ask your surgeon when you can start physical therapy after the surgery, as this will be a bridge to you being able to exercise on your own. Often after surgery, your muscles are weaker from the dysfunction leading up to why you needed the surgery in the first place. Thus professional physical therapists can help you get stronger and ready for your own regular recreational or work activity. Also note for back pain, Acupuncture, can be very usual in some pain control, especially in chronic lower back pain - and is often covered by insurance including Medicare. Contact Physician Acupuncturist - Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

A variety of exercises may help for a disc hernia. It does depend where in the spine that hernia is, and if the symptoms do, in fact, correlate with that herniation. Execises in the neck (cervical disc) would be different from exercises in the lower back (lumbar or lumbosacral disc). Generally, physician directed exercises can help, other times physical therapy or chiropractic lead exercises are needed. Typically the purpose to to help restore alignment and build strength in supporting musculature (often called "your core") while also balancing appropriate flexibility. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back or neck brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

Shoulder impingement often occurs when there is inflammation on or around the rotator cuff muscles and tendons (the soft tissue structures that help control and move your shoulder in so many different directions). This inflammation can be due to short or long term tendinitis, a small or large rotator cuff tear, or other structural abnormality like arthritis or degeneration in the tissues, bones, or cartilage in the shoulder region. It even can be due to a functional imbalance of the muscular strength and coordination about the shoulder girdle. Depending on the type of Impingement, certain exercises and positions can worsen or exacerbate the symptoms. Often, overhead exercises are problematic, but in other cases reaching across the body gives symptoms, yet in other cases reaching behind one's back brings on symptoms. Often improvement can be achieved without surgery. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

Generally, scoliosis is not limiting to working out at a gym. If you have moderate or severe scoliosis, you may wish to do rehab to help keep your body in as best balance as possible. Often physician directed exercises, physical therapy, or even chiropractic can help. It generally is good to learn what exercises help your core and alignment, do them properly under supervision, then "graduate" to be able to then do them on your own for lifelong fitness. If your scoliosis is severe, there may be the need to consult a surgeon as well. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

The best approach is to contact your surgeon to find out when you can be cleared to drive. Some may be able to return earlier if there was not a deficit of neurologic function. However, sometimes if you have neurologic deficit (like weakness or numbness or tingling in your extremities), it is not best to drive yet. Additionally, soon after surgery if you are on medications of treatments that may give drowsiness like some pain medications - you need to avoid driving then as well. If you have scoliosis and are not at the stage where you are considering surgery, then you can be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in Non-Surgical Sports Medicine. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, back brace, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy or chiropractic are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

Shoulder impingement often occurs when there is inflammation on or around the rotator cuff muscles and tendons (the soft tissue structures that help control and move your shoulder in so many different directions). This inflammation can be due to short or long term tendinitis, a small or large rotator cuff tear, or other structural abnormality like arthritis or degeneration in the tissues, bones, or cartilage in the shoulder region. It even can be due to a functional imbalance of the muscular strength and coordination about the shoulder girdle. Depending on the type of Impingement, certain exercises and positions can worsen or exacerbate the symptoms. Often, overhead exercises are problematic, but in other cases reaching across the body gives symptoms, yet in other cases reaching behind one's back brings on symptoms. The best treatment usually is to be seen and evaluated by physician specializing in this area like a Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician. The doctor will assess if physician directed exercises, medications, topical treaments, acupuncture, injections or even physical therapy are appropriate for your specific case. Contact Dr. Adam Redlich, M.D. at www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or virtual appointment to discuss.

Yes - we take a multi-faceted approach to nonsurgical treatment of frozen shoulder. Adam Redlich, M.D. A+ Athlete - Sports Medicine, LLC 38A Robbinsville-Allentown Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 ph: (609) 223-2286 fax: (609) 223-2288 www.AplusAthlete.com<http://www.AplusAthlete.com> Life's a sport . . . Bring your A+ Game!!!

Shoulder pain can be from several different sources. Often it is musculoskeletal in nature, meaning the muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone or joints are the issues. Commonly, tendinitis, bursitis, sprains or strains are the culprit, as well as arthritis or degenerative joint conditions. However, other times the shoulder pain might actually be from elsewhere and is a "referred pain" from a source elsewhere - such as heart or lungs or nerve. Typically identifying the source of the pain is a key step in understanding the best treatment options. Adam Redlich, M.D.

Hip flexor pain involves trying to identify the source of the pain - either from within the joint or from outside the joint. Approaches are different depending on where it originates. Utilizing a good history, exam, and in-office Ultrasound right at the appointment, can help determine such. Treatment may involve directed stretches, bursa or hip injection, a strap or compression wrap or sleeve, or even activity modification. See www.AplusAthlete.com for more information or for an in-person or remote appointment. - Adam Redlich, M.D. Adam Redlich, M.D. A+ Athlete - Sports Medicine, LLC 38A Robbinsville-Allentown Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 ph: (609) 223-2286 fax: (609) 223-2288 www.AplusAthlete.com<http://www.aplusathlete.com/> Life's a sport . . . Bring your A+ Game!!!

For ankle arthritis, it is best to look at your footwear. Based on the structure of your foot, you might need a shoe with more cushion, or one with more support or motion control. The use of a cane or support temporarily, such as on prolonged walks may be useful. Additionally, if ankle arthritis is moderate or more significant, consider viscosupplementation (lubricant) injections or PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections.

Without an examination, it is hard to say for sure. However, often a brief period of rest, ice, anti-inflammatory topical or oral medication, and often short term use of a splint or strapping may help. Sometimes and injection is warranted. Looking at how much your throw and the throwing mechanics could be factors too. See www.AplusAthlete.com for more info. An in-person or TELE visit may be needed. - Adam Redlich, M.D.

While some chiropractors may be comfortable with extremity work, in my experience their emphasis is on the spine. Thus, I would suggest considering seeing a Sports Medicine physician first. Please see www.AplusAthlete.com as we are an example of a Sports Medicine practice.

Adam Redlich, M.D.

Be sure to follow your surgeon's advice after your hernia surgery, as depending on the complexity of your case or the surgical procedure it may require varying degrees of a rest period. Often several weeks are advised probably closer to 6 weeks before strenuous activity is permitted. Lighter forms of activity are often allowed prior to that. For more info, see www.AplusAthlete.com for an in-person or TELE visit. - Adam Redlich, M.D.

If your ankle is truly dislocated, then you likely would need to see an orthopedic surgery foot and ankle or trauma specialist. However, many people's ankle or foot may get slightly out of alignment or mildly subluxed, in which case a chiropractor or a Sports Medicine physician who does Osteopathic Manual Treatment (OMT) can correct that. Often after the correction, the foot or ankle can be taped or strapped to hold the correction awhile to allow your body's supporting tissue structure to normalize. Contact www.AplusAthlete.com for more information or an in-person or TELE visit. - Adam Redlich, M.D.

Sometimes just a few chiropractic treatments can do the trick. However, if you return to the same activities and habits that causes you to need a chiropractor, then you may have recurring symptoms. Ask your chiropractor or Sports Medicine physician on how to prevent the need for many treatments. See www.AplusAthlete.com for more details and for an in-person or TELE visit. - Adam Redlich, M.D.

This depends on the source of the hip pain. You could have arthritis, a bursitis, and impingement, or even a stress fracture, in addition to a host of other causes. Sometimes hip pain may be coming from somewhere else - like the back or even from an organ (e.g. kidney stone or appendix). Your best bet first is to be seen by a Sports Medicine physician. Once the cause of the problem is determined, often you can partake in some of the treatment at home (like exercises, rehab, ice or heat, using topical creams or rubs, or even medications as necessary). See www.AplusAthlete.com for more information. - Adam Redlich, M.D.