Summer Fun & Wellness: Why Jeff Deminski Cautions Against Ignoring Lingering Pain
Since discovering New Jersey’s largest independent orthopedic group, OrthoNJ, I’ve often encouraged listeners to avoid "toughing out" the pain and waiting too long to seek professional care.
But how do you know when it’s time to seek help? We’re all busy, and when you have something flare up, it’s normal to hope it’s something temporary that will heal on its own without intervention.
For example, over the weekend I was down in Brigantine. I walked for miles on the beautiful beach there. I didn’t overdo the walking, never fell, nothing like that.
But early the next morning, about 4 a.m., I got out of bed and right away, I could barely put weight on my right knee. It was the weirdest thing. It was a very sharp pain through my kneecap when I put any pressure on it.
I limped around a bit, then got more sleep. I figured if this lasted well into the next day, I’d go to OrthoNJ.org and schedule an appointment. Oddly enough, when I woke later that morning, it was fine, and it hasn't come back. Should this pop up again, though, you can bet I'll consult OrthoNJ.
They can pinpoint the exact cause of shoulder, knee, and other joint pain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on your medical history, lifestyle, and more. For example, if you’re having pain in front of the knee or behind the kneecap that gets worse when running, climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting too long, it could be patelofemoral pain syndrome. Whereas pain at the side of the knee that starts during a run and gets worse is often iliotibial band syndrome.
Their website includes comprehensive guides to shoulder pain treatment and knee pain treatment, including warning signs that you should call a doctor.
Thankfully, OrthoNJ makes it easy to be seen, because they’ve formed New Jersey’s biggest network of independent orthopedic specialists with over 30 locations across the state.
Whether you have a new concern or are ready for a second opinion on a persistent problem, visit OrthoNJ.org or call 855-678-4612 for the best care close to home. If you don’t need them now, remember them when you do. They'll get you moving again!
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