Blog

Clear, honest information about musculoskeletal pain and how it is treated — most of the time, without surgery.

10 August 2026

Why I scan you with ultrasound in the first consultation (and what you gain)

A five-minute examination, an MRI request and back in a month for the results. A month lost. In my clinic the scanner is on the desk and it is used at the first visit — and that changes everything.

10 August 2026

Rotator cuff tendinitis: the most common shoulder pain (and how it's treated without surgery)

It hurts putting on a jacket, reaching for something on the back seat and, above all, at night. It is the most common shoulder pain in clinic — and the vast majority resolve without an operation.

10 August 2026

The ankle sprain that never healed: why it still hurts months later

Up to 4 in 10 ankle sprains are still causing trouble months later: pain, insecurity and repeat twists. The missing piece is almost always the part of the treatment nobody does — and it is never too late.

16 June 2026

Plantar fasciitis: why your heel hurts on the first steps and how to fix it

If you take your first step in the morning and feel a stab in the heel that eases as you walk, it is almost certainly plantar fasciitis. The good news: with patience and a proper plan, it resolves without surgery.

16 June 2026

Hyaluronic acid for joints: what it is, what it does and when it works

Many patients have heard about «hyaluronic acid injections» but don't really know what they do. Here it is, clearly: what it is, when it genuinely helps and what to expect.

16 June 2026

Tennis elbow (epicondylitis): why it hurts and how it is treated without surgery

If the outside of your elbow hurts when you lift a shopping bag or shake someone's hand, you probably have tennis elbow. And no, tennis is almost never the cause.

9 June 2026

Low back pain: when to worry and when not to

Almost everyone has it at some point. Most of the time it's not serious, but there are specific warning signs that mean you need to act quickly. Learn to tell them apart.

7 June 2026

Knee osteoarthritis: how to live without pain before considering surgery

Many patients arrive convinced that knee osteoarthritis has only one outcome: a joint replacement. That is not always the case. I explain what can be done before reaching that point.

5 June 2026

Frozen shoulder (capsulitis): why it hurts so much and how it's treated without surgery

If you can't lift your arm and the pain wakes you at night, it could be a frozen shoulder. The good news: the vast majority resolve without surgery.

4 June 2026

PRP for sports injuries: what to expect (and what not)

PRP is everywhere in sport, but it is neither miraculous nor suitable for every injury. I explain honestly when it really helps and when it doesn't.

3 June 2026

Injection or surgery? How we decide in each case

«Do I have to have surgery?» is one of the questions I hear most. The answer, often, is that it's worth trying less aggressive options first. I explain how we decide.

2 June 2026

Orthopaedic surgeon or rehabilitation doctor? How to choose for your injury

When pain appears, almost everyone thinks of the surgeon. But for many injuries, the rehabilitation doctor is the one who can help you recover without the operating room.