Dr. Jeff Sellman, MD, MS, CAQSM
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
3209 Colonial Drive Family Medicine Columbia SC, 29203About
Dr. Jeff Sellman is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Columbia, SC. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Sellman is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Dr. Jeff Sellman, MD, MS, CAQSM's Expert Contributions
How long after discectomy can you go back to work?
Depends on what you do! Your surgeon will know best. READ MORE
What is the treatment for chronic back pain?
Weight loss, core strengthening, decreased stress, and muscle flexibility are all mainstays of treatment. READ MORE
Can knee arthritis pain go away?
Degenerative arthritis does not go away. It is a progressive problem but we can decrease the symptoms through a goal directed exercise program, anti inflammatory diet, activity modification, and weight loss. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Depending on the symptoms, treatment options are watchful waiting, activity modification, braces at night, oral medications, hand therapy, and, finally, surgical release. READ MORE
Can you help with chronic shoulder pain?
Yes, depending on the cause of the pain, the pain can decrease or be mitigated with conservative treatment through oral medications, supplements, and a goal directed therapeutic exercise program. READ MORE
Can physical therapy help sports injury?
In the sports world, we have athletic trainers who direct rehab and therapy for a wide variety of sports injuries, including backs. Physical therapy absolutely helps with a sports injury to the back. READ MORE
How long after abdominal hernia surgery can I go to work?
This all depends on how invasive the procedure is. This would be a great question for the surgeon! READ MORE
What are shin splints?
Shin splints are anterior lower leg pain initially caused by tight muscles pulling on the bone. Proper shoe wear, orthotics, calf and lower leg stretching and strengthening, and overall bone health with vitamin D and calcium all are used to treat. If the pain remains as an ache after the run, they indeed can be shin splints. READ MORE
What kind of doctor should I see after potential knee injury?
A good primary care sports medicine or a sports orthopedic physician would be a great start. READ MORE
Calves ache when daughter runs. Why is this happening?
This could be due to flat feet and poor supportive shoes, tight calves, or a lack of rest between runs. READ MORE
Can cupping help me with my sports?
Cupping is becoming more and more prevalent. Outside professionals and Olympic athletes, cupping is often reserved for the injured. However, massage therapists can also perform this to increase blood flow and increase range of motion of the joints. READ MORE
What is the best way to get rid of pain in my knee?
This all depends on the cause of the pain. Weak or tight hip musculature can cause knee pain. A weak core can also contribute. Making sure to use very supportive shoes, as a flat foot and weak ankle can contribute as well. If you work out every day, making sure the anterior and posterior muscle chain of the lower extremity of very important as well. Know your pain, and make the adjustments to avoid the pain in your workouts. If the pain is from degenerative change, injections may help. Supplements such as turmeric, msm, chondroitin, ginger, hyaluronic acid, among others, taken long term may help. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a concussion?
Symptoms are broad and encompass anything ranging from what you describe to neck pain, headache, personality changes, not being able to focus, increased or decreased fatigue. We perform physical and neuropsychological testing to assist in the management. READ MORE
My daughter has asthma and wants to start playing basketball. Is it a good idea?
Sport is a great idea! Cardiovascular activity can actually help asthma. READ MORE
Can my son benefit from massage therapy if he plays sports?
Absolutely! Muscles love to be moved and stretched without us doing it on our own. Massage would be helpful. READ MORE
Will my high school son ever be the same for sports playing?
Unfortunately, knee injuries that require surgeries are very common in soccer. Most every athlete, especially at this level, returns to high level sport. READ MORE
What is the treatment for tennis elbow?
This is usually treated with a period of relative rest, splinting or bracing at the elbow or wrist depending on the history, anti-inflammatories, oral, topical, or injectable, or a combination of the three. Occupational therapy and exercise rehab is also the mainstay of treatment. READ MORE
Arm and wrist
Burning, throbbing and shooting pain MAY indicate nerve pain. It would be a good idea to get this checked out. READ MORE
Should I wear a brace after back surgery?
The best answer to this is given by the surgeon, depending on type of surgery and physician preference. READ MORE
Are protein shakes good for health?
This may take some help from a dietician. A growing body should be between 1.0 and 1.3 mg/kg of body weight of protein daily. So, an average 150lb male should have about 80mg protein daily. Any more may be detrimental. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cumulative effects of aging and mechanical ventilation on in vitro diaphragm function.
- Reloading the diaphragm following mechanical ventilation does not promote injury.
- In vivo inhibition of nitric oxide synthase impairs upregulation of contractile protein mRNA in overloaded plantaris muscle.
- Ibuprofen inhibits skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats.
- Arginine supplementation induces myoblast fusion via augmentation of nitric oxide production.
- Nitric oxide increases GLUT4 expression and regulates AMPK signaling in skeletal muscle.
- Nitric oxide facilitates NFAT-dependent transcription in mouse myotubes.
- Nitric oxide regulates stretch-induced proliferation in C2C12 myoblasts.
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