Coping With Shoulder Strains From Repetitive Work or Sports
Coping With Shoulder Strains From Repetitive Work or Sports You don’t need to be an athlete to experience repetitive strain shoulder injuries. It’s the most complex joint in your body and capable of an extensive range of motion. It’s also susceptible to a variety of unique injuries. Shoulder specialist Michael J. Bercik Jr., MD, knows…
5 Preventive Habits to Protect Your Shoulder Health
5 Preventive Habits to Protect Your Shoulder Health The mobility and strength of the shoulder come from its complexity. In fact, the shoulder is the most complicated joint in the body. Shoulder and elbow specialist Michael J. Bercik Jr., MD, is one of Pennsylvania’s leading orthopedic surgeons and your ideal partner for shoulder health. We’ve…
Getting Back in the Game: How to Best Recover From Sports Related Shoulder Injuries
Getting Back in the Game: How to Best Recover From Sports Related Shoulder Injuries Your shoulder is the most complex joint in your body. It’s also injury-prone. As with any injury, you want to recover as quickly as possible to get back in the game. Lancaster County orthopedic surgeon Michael J. Bercik, MD, specializes in…
Is Shoulder Arthritis Reversible?
Is Shoulder Arthritis Reversible? Shoulder arthritis makes daily living difficult due to pain and loss of function. So, it’s normal to wonder if there’s any way to cure the problem. Unfortunately, once arthritis causes damage to the cartilage covering the ends of bones, there’s no way to regrow lost tissue. However, orthopedic surgeon and shoulder…
Yes, Your Posture Affects Your Shoulder Health
Yes, Your Posture Affects Your Shoulder Health Posture is the way you hold your body in a balanced position, whether sitting or standing. However, everyone has their own natural neutral orientation — the point at which posture is at its most efficient and stable. Certain posture imbalances affect parts of your body away from the…
Post Shoulder Surgery: 3 Tips for Efficient Recovery
Post Shoulder Surgery: 3 Tips for Efficient Recovery The complexity of the shoulder makes it prone to conditions and injuries that are equally complex to treat. When you require shoulder surgery, recovery is an important part of long-term success. One of Pennsylvania’s leading shoulder and elbow specialists, Michael J. Bercik Jr. MD, uses minimally invasive…
