Dr. Moose Herring, 7858 Shrader Road, Richmond, VA (2026)

🏃‍♂️Athlete Treating Athletes
💪Fellowship-Trained Ortho Surgeon specializing in Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff & ACL.
📍OrthoVirginia Richmond, VA
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02/12/2026

How can you tell if a rotator cuff tear might be behind your shoulder pain?

A lot of people notice soreness that feels worse at night or when reaching overhead, along with weakness when lifting the arm or doing everyday things. Stiffness and limited range of motion are common too, and some people feel popping or grinding with movement. You may also have mild swelling or tenderness around the shoulder.

To figure out what’s going on, we'll usually start with a hands-on exam to check strength and movement, then may use imaging like X-rays to rule out other issues and an MRI to get a clear look at the tendon. If surgery is the right move, it’s typically done with small incisions using a tiny camera and tools to reattach the tendon back to the bone.

Recovery usually moves through three phases over about 12 weeks, starting with protecting the shoulder, then gradually building strength and getting back to normal movement.

If your shoulder has been bothering you and you want to talk it through, book an appointment: bit.ly/mooseherring

02/09/2026

Several people have asked me my thoughts on 's injury over the past few days, so I decided to write a full blog on it.

Lindsey Vonn is one of the greatest winter athletes of all time. She was on an amazing six-year comeback after having a partial total knee on the right knee. She was in great form. She had been the circuit’s leading downhiller this season with two victories and three podiums.

Unfortunately, she suffered a fall during the last World Cup event and tore her ACL in her left knee. She reassessed her situation with her team and decided to compete in the Olympics that would start one week later. I have received many texts about this situation that ranged from amazement to criticizing to questioning if it was real. Here is my statement as an orthopedic sports medicine physician and athlete.

Lindsey Vonn is one of the most gritty, courageous, driven athletes of our generation. She has trained, raced, won, and failed with incredible success during her career. She has surrounded herself with family, coaches, and a medical team that support her passion. She was on an incredible comeback at the age of 41 from a partial total knee. She now had an ACL tear that was a significant setback.

She and her team decided to race. Physicians, therapists, and skiers have no right to question this decision. We have no idea the pain, the work, and the grind she endured during her career. We have no idea what the incredible Lindsey Vonn can do. Very few can fathom the grit, drive, and determination that are portrayed as her winner’s mindset. I personally cannot imagine the courage she showed standing at the top of that steep downhill course with her Olympic dream, knowing she had just torn her ACL. She did fall during her first run.

Thank you, Lindsey, for showing us incredible courage, drive, and determination that make a winner’s mindset. Congratulations to Breezy Johnson for the gold medal win. Four years ago on this mountain, she tore her ACL and was knocked out of the Beijing Olympics — another example of courage, fortitude, and grit.

Read the full post: https://bit.ly/lindseyvonnblog

Photograph by Julian Finney / Getty

02/02/2026

Motivation to train or keep your resolution going can get really hard when the weather is bad. The roads really are not safe with ice and snow. I use several methods to make sure I’m getting my sessions completed.

#1 Make a plan before you go to the gym or start. You are more likely to get more accomplished if you have a plan.

#2 Surround yourself with people who hold you accountable. Reach out to them so you hold each other accountable. We have an Instagram group we call The Jungle. There are 7–8 really talented people who are incredibly athletic. We have been doing challenges every day since January 1, 2025. We check in. We support. We tease. This group has led to my true focus on core with a huge impact.

#3 Use special days to give you incentive. I posted my 59th birthday celebration. Today, I went to the gym with the purpose of paying tribute to a good friend from the UK who turned 41. I used this occasion to develop a workout and push much harder than a normal Sunday. Today I celebrated Panda turning 41. He is a newer friend, but one of the most consistent, supportive, and amazing athletes I have met in a long time. He is driven, trains like a beast, but NEVER brings ego to the fitness party. He gives no excuses despite being busy with life. His actions speak much louder than any egocentric, self-serving post. This session was for him!

4.1 miles on treadmill
41 pull-ups
41 crunches
41 push-ups
4,100-meter row
Swim: 41 x 2 laps (2,050)
14:10 in the sauna

Find some methods to keep you motivated. These are the hard months.

01/20/2026

Thank you for the birthday wishes yesterday! Truly thankful for the community we've built here.

I started the first Monday of 59 with some time in the OR. 👏 2 rotator cuff repairs and 1 reverse total shoulder replacement.

My schedule is filling up fast for the rest of January. Book to come see me for early Feb: bit.ly/mooseherring

01/12/2026

If an endurance race like a marathon, ultramarathon or Ironman is on your New Year’s goals list, here are a few tips I always recommend to set yourself up for success.

Endurance sports are tough, not just physically but in the time and effort required to train properly and avoid injury. Strength training is key to staying durable and consistent in your sport.

Different strength strategies work depending on your sport and fitness level:

1. Bodyweight Exercises: Boost functional strength, core stability, flexibility, and injury prevention.

2. Low Weights, High Reps: Improve muscular endurance, tone, and cardiovascular fitness.

3. Heavy Weights, Low Reps: Build strength, muscle mass, bone density, and power.

As you train, adjust your routine: start with heavy weights for strength, move to lighter weights for endurance, and switch to bodyweight exercises as race season peaks. Strength training is essential to staying injury-free and enjoying your sport long-term.

Happy training!

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