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M Lucius Pomerantz, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Surgeon. Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Competed MMA. "Let's Keep Moving"
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10/06/2025

Many athletes mistake arm numbness for simple circulation issues, but it can also stem from nerve compression. One such rare disorder that can affect both circulation or nerves is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) occurs when repetitive overhead movements compress nerves or restrict blood flow between the collarbone and first rib. Symptoms may include tingling, weakness, skin discoloration, or even a “dead arm” sensation. Early recognition and proper evaluation are essential to prevent long-term complications.

Have you experienced these warning signs during training or competition? Share your thoughts and let’s raise awareness together.

Read more: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6514035/

10/03/2025

Did you know the pelvis is more than just the center of your body? 🦴

This basin-shaped structure does it all:
• Supports the spine and upper body
• Anchors muscles for balance and movement
• Protects abdominal and pelvic organs
• In women, stretches and adapts during pregnancy to make childbirth possible

It’s not just bone, it’s a living structure that changes with age, stress, and life events. Understanding your pelvis means understanding how your body protects, moves, and adapts.

👉 Save this post to learn more about the hidden science of your bones.

09/29/2025

Sometimes it starts as a tweak. A little pain here, a little discomfort there. You push through, tell yourself it’s nothing… until it isn’t. Recovery isn't a setback, it's part of the process, so allow yourself the time to recover.

Source: https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/teach-me/when-you-shouldnt-just-walk-it-off

09/24/2025

Today we debunk the myth that running ruins your knees. Running doesn’t ruin your knees, in fact medical research tends to show that running has a protective effect against arthritis. Read below to find out more about this topic.

Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/will-continuing-to-run-make-my-knees-wear-out-faster

09/22/2025

Did you know osteoporosis makes bones fragile and more likely to break, even from everyday movements? 🦴 Often called the “silent disease,” it progresses without symptoms until a fracture happens.

Aging, hormonal shifts, and low calcium or vitamin D are common causes, but the risk isn’t limited to older adults. The good news: regular bone-strengthening exercise, proper nutrition, and early screening can protect your long-term health. 💪

Now is the time to take action. Talk with your healthcare provider, check your vitamin D levels, and make bone health a priority. 🧠

👉 What’s one step you take daily to keep your bones strong? Share it below.

09/15/2025

Tendons are the tough tissues that connect muscle to bone and can be up to five times stronger than muscle.
They are built to handle intense stress. However, their limited blood supply means they heal much more slowly when injured. While muscles may recover in weeks, tendon injuries often take months and require careful rehab to restore strength and prevent setbacks.

09/10/2025

A healthy balanced diet will help you build healthy bones from an early age and maintain them throughout your life. You need sufficient calcium to keep your bones healthy and vitamin D to help your body absorb calcium. A good diet is only one of the building blocks for healthy bones, which also includes exercise and avoiding certain risk factors for osteoporosis.

Source: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/bone-health/food-for-strong-bones/

09/05/2025

Bones are dynamic, constantly changing structures. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt, with around 10% of your skeletal mass being replaced every year. This natural remodeling process keeps your bones strong, repairs micro-damage, and adapts to the stresses you place on your body through daily activity.

Taking care of your nutrition, movement, and lifestyle choices plays a big role in supporting this process and maintaining long-term bone health. What’s one habit you practice to keep your bones healthy and strong?

09/03/2025

Sprain or Strain. They may feel the same. They may sound similar, but they’re not the same! Knowing the difference can help you get the right treatment and heal faster. Read below to find out more about the difference between the two.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/sprain-vs-strain
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/difference-between-sprain-and-strain

08/27/2025

When your muscles start to shake mid-workout 💪, it’s more than just “feeling the burn.” That tremor is your neuromuscular system hitting its limits. As certain motor units fatigue, the remaining fibers fire with less coordination. Add in factors like low glycogen, electrolyte shifts 💧, or an intense stretch that challenges joint stability, and the result is that visible quiver.

A small shake can be a sign you’re pushing into adaptation. But intense, uncontrolled shaking, especially with dizziness, means your nervous system is asking for a break 🧠.

Understanding the difference can help you train smarter, recover better, and progress without injury.

08/22/2025

Turning 40 doesn’t mean slowing down, it means getting smarter about how you move. 💡

Your joints might be a bit noisier, recovery might take longer, but your ability to build strength, stay lean, and feel energized? Still 100% possible.

The key is consistency, not intensity. That means:

✔️ Introducing low-impact cardio (walking, swimming, cycling are examples) and using intervals to cycle between high and low intensity.
✔️ Strength training 2–3x per week to preserve muscle and bone health
✔️ Mobility and balance work to stay sharp and avoid injury
✔️ Getting serious about recovery, because sleep and stretching matter more now

You don’t need a full hour or fancy gym. Just 20–30 minutes of intentional movement, most days of the week, and your 40+ body will thank you.

What’s ONE way you’ve shifted your workouts as you’ve gotten older?

08/11/2025

Did you know that your bones don’t grow from the middle, but from special areas called growth plates? These are zones of soft cartilage found near the ends of long bones in kids and teens.

Hormonal changes during puberty signal the time for growth plates to close, but some may be present into your early 20s like at your medial clavicle. Trauma to your growth plate as a child may cause your bones to stop growing or to grow in the wrong direction.

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