Muscle, Ligament & Tendon Damage/Sprains & Strains

Muscle, Ligament & Tendon Damage Specialist – Greensburg, PA

Soft tissue injuries such as damage to the muscles, ligaments and tendons can be incredibly painful, and can require a prolonged amount of time to heal. Such injuries commonly occur during athletics and exercise, however they can also result from a person’s job or even everyday activities. Patients who are seeking accurate diagnosis and treatment for muscle damage without the need for surgery need look no further than DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine. 

With over 10 years of clinical orthopedic experience, the team at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine is equipped with the diagnostic tools and advanced expertise to treat muscle sprains, strains and tears. Board certified in both family practice and sports medicine, Dr. Jacob DiCesare offers non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal problems to patients in Greensburg, Mount Pleasant, and North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.  

Some of the common conditions we see in patients include:

• Arthritis
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
• Sprains and strains
• Frozen shoulder
• Sports and work injuries

We are not like traditional orthopedic practices that take a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, which often rely on steroids and surgical intervention. Patients at our practice will first be given a thorough orthopedic evaluation to determine the nature and severity of the injury. 

Then, Dr. DiCesare will determine the best course of treatment using gentle, alternative methods, such as PRP injection, lipogems, and prolotherapy. Our practice believes strongly in customized treatment that takes into account each and every patient’s medical history, current lifestyle, and future goals. 

Treatment With The #1 Greensburg, PA Tendon Damage Doctor

Treatment for muscle, ligament and tendon damage at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine looks different than it does at most orthopedic practices. We harness the power of regenerative medicine, which is the process of regenerating human cells and tissues to restore normal function. 

Our non-surgical treatment methods include:

• Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging
• Osteopathic manipulation
• PRP injections
• Prolotherapy
• Corticosteroid injections
• Hyaluronic acid injections
• Viscosupplementation
• Stem cell injections (lipogems)

Dr. DiCesare is an osteopathically trained, board-certified sports medicine physician who has been offering non-surgical treatments to the Greensburg area for the last decade. Known as “The Gentle Injector,” he has earned a reputation among patients for delivering joint injections in a way that minimizes pain and discomfort. He has also lectured on a national level about joint injection, and instructed other physicians world-wide on his injection techniques.

If you’re seeking non-surgical methods for healing from muscle, ligament and tendon injuries, let the dedicated team at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine evaluate you and determine the ideal course of treatment. Our continuing mission is to treat each patient as if they were family, and personalize a treatment plan based on your individual needs and lifestyle goals.  

 Get Ligament Damage Treatment near North Huntingdon & Mount Pleasant, PA

The most common soft tissue injuries involve the muscles, ligaments and tendons. If you’ve recently sustained an injury, you may find yourself asking: what is the difference between a sprain, strain, and a tear? 

Here’s how to tell the difference:

A sprain is the overstretching or tearing of a ligament. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones together. Most sprains occur when we fall or twist our body in an unnatural position. Sprains typically occur in the ankles, although they can also happen in the knees and wrists. Symptoms of a muscle sprain include pain in the muscles or joints, decreased mobility, inflammation, bruising, and tenderness in the affected area. 

A strain is also an overstretch or tear, but it occurs in the muscles or tendons. Tendons are fibers that connect our muscles to our bones. Athletes are statistically the most vulnerable to muscle strains. A strain can result from a single traumatic incident or from repetitive motions, like repeated heavy lifting. The back and the legs (specifically the hamstring) are the areas of the body that are most prone to strains. Symptoms of a strain include muscle spasms, pain, bruising, swelling, immobility, weakness, and cramping. 

A tear is a ripping of fibrous tissue that occurs in muscles, ligaments or the tendons. When a muscle tears, it can take months to properly heal. Inflammation and pain associated with tears can vary in severity depending on the degree of tear.

Suffering from a sprain, strain or tear? Book an appointment with Dr. DiCesare online. 

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