R. Nelson Mead, MD

02/28/2026

Weekend warrior. Weekday soreness.

That backswing looks smooth.
What you don’t see is the strain on the shoulder every time you load and rotate.

Golf shouldn’t leave you icing your arm in the parking lot.

If pain is part of your game, it doesn’t have to be.

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02/26/2026

Spring Training. Even the spectators are athletic.

Impressive hip mobility, by the way.

Down in front! 😅

Who else is excited for games this week? 🦎

02/26/2026

BODYPUMP has taken off. High reps. Lighter weights. Full body strength in under an hour. Add the music and group energy and it’s easy to see why people love it.

And it works. Strength training like this builds muscle, supports bone health, and boosts endurance. But when you’re moving fast and fatigued, form matters more than ever. Small compensations repeated over and over can add up.

Start lighter than you think. Focus on control first. Strong is good. Strong and pain free is better.

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02/23/2026

Myth: “If you can still throw, you’re fine.”
Fact: Most shoulder injuries don’t stop you right away. They show up as lost velocity, arm fatigue, or pain after you’re done.

That’s not just soreness. That’s your warning sign.

The sooner you get it looked at, the better the outcome.

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02/22/2026

🥇G-O-L-D.
That’s not just a win. That’s history.

A team for the history books ✍️🇺🇸

02/21/2026

Love seeing the fields full.
From 18 to 60+, that competitive edge never really leaves us. Good luck to everyone out there!

02/19/2026

Not every surgeon performing MACI® does so arthroscopically. Dr. Mead was the first field-trained surgeon in the U.S. to perform MACI® Arthro, advancing how cartilage restoration is delivered.

He was recently invited back to the Vericel and MACI Speakers Bureau, where technique and outcomes are examined at the highest level.

When expertise matters, it matters where you go.

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02/18/2026

Red. White. Gold. 🇺🇸🥇
Big moments like these are earned.

🎿 BACK ON THE TOP STEP OF THE PODIUM! 🥇

Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in alpine skiing women’s slalom at , her 3rd Olympic gold overall, marking a stunning comeback on the biggest stage. 🇺🇸✨

02/16/2026

Love seeing this. The weather may have had other plans, but these runners didn’t.

02/15/2026

The goals are still going... but so are the aches. A few weeks of beach runs, gym sessions, or back-to-back pickleball matches can start to catch up with you.

If that shoulder, knee, or foot pain isn’t going away, it might be time to check in. Catching small issues early can keep you on track.

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02/13/2026

Opening Weekend is here.

Defending National Champions, new season, same standard.

Nobody sees the 6 AM lifts. The rehab sessions. The grind.
They just see the first pitch.

Stay healthy. Compete hard. Let’s .

📸: LSU Baseball

02/10/2026

✨ What if an injection could change the way you heal? PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is a non-surgical option that helps your body repair itself—using your own platelets to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Here’s what makes it different:
✔️ 80%+ success rate for many injuries
✔️ No surgery, no anesthesia, no downtime
✔️ Natural, drug-free, steroid-free
✔️ Long-lasting results

If you’ve tried everything else, this might be the next step.

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