Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

08/01/2025

Are you feeling pain, numbness, or weakness radiating unilaterally from your back into your arms or legs? This could be a sign of radiculopathy, a condition where a nerve in the spine is compressed.

Get acquainted with the symptoms and connect with our experts to help alleviate pain.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for radiculopathy and is home to neck and spine doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

07/31/2025

runners’ diarrhea is common for long-distance runners?

Avoid ingesting these types of foods before the big race.

Runner’s diarrhea is characterized by frequent, loose bowel movements during or immediately after a run. Runner’s diarrhea is most common in long-distance runners. The cause of runner’s diarrhea isn’t clear. Contributing factors likely include the physical jostling of the organs, decreased b...

07/29/2025

Learn from our experts about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for shoulder cartilage and arthritis pain.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for shoulder cartilage and arthritis and is home to shoulder doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

07/24/2025

Rotator cuff tears are common and grow more frequent as people age.

Surgery doesn’t have to be the answer. Our experts offer minimally invasive treatment options to combat pain and return a full range of motion.

Learn about our minimally invasive treatment options.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 49-year-old woman, and I’ve played tennis for many years without any injuries. But a few weeks ago, I developed pain in my shoulder during a match and was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. My doctor recommended rest and ice. That doesn’t seem to be helping much, and t...

07/22/2025

Arthritis isn’t inevitable, and treatment options continue to improve.

Learn why Dr. Sierra, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, is hopeful for the future of hip and knee reconstruction.

Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable. Learn more from a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon about joints.

07/21/2025

Teamwork, passion, and goal-setting are all skills that Dr. Payne has developed as an avid tennis player and athlete.

Learn how he translates these skills to his everyday work with patients at all points of their journey to recovery. https://mayocl.in/4kQzAxe

07/17/2025

For those with chronic tendinopathy or who haven’t responded to previous treatments, shockwave therapy offers a non-invasive option with little to no recovery time.

Find out more about shockwave therapy at Mayo Clinic.

Tendons connect the muscles to the bones from our head down to our toes, and those in the elbow, heel, knee, shoulder, and wrist are more prone to developing tendinopathy, a broad term used for any tendon condition that causes pain and swelling. Tendinopathy is often difficult to treat, and many peo...

07/16/2025

Hydration and proper fueling are key to successful training.

Practice these simple tips to master hydration habits that last for life.

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07/14/2025

Landing a jump properly can significantly reduce the risk of ACL injuries for competitive basketball players.

Dr. Kelechi Okoroha, a former athlete, emphasizes the importance of working with a physical therapist and undergoing jump training to stay on the court.

Major events like the Olympics can inspire people of all ages to try out a new sport or activity. Dr. Kelechi Okoroha, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, wants people to get involved in new activities while recognizing some of the common sports injuries that can occur. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. ...

07/11/2025

Can't decide between cardio and resistance work? Try swimming.

With swimming, you get cardio and resistance in one workout.

Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body, but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief. “Swimming is a wonderful sport. I definitely ...

07/08/2025

For baseball pitchers, the term Tommy John can mean the end of a season.

That’s why our team’s research focuses on injury prevention and identifying athletes at risk to make sure they can return to the pitch.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (tommy john) and is home to elbow doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

07/07/2025

Your shoulder instability pain isn’t getting any better…now what?​

It might be time to consider our expert sports medicine and orthopedic care.

For more on how our can help you get the right answer, the first time, visit the link below.

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