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Michigan grows more of one particular fruit than any other state in the country — do you know which one? 🤔

Drop your guess in the comments below! 👇

Summer means moving mulch, hauling coolers, and lifting kids into the pool — and tweaking your back in the process. 🪑

Protect your back with proper technique:
✔️ Bend at your knees and hips, not your waist
✔️ Keep the load close to your body
✔️ Don't twist while lifting
✔️ Build a strong core to support your spine

Simple ways to strengthen your back:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/four-ways-to-strengthen-your-back

Stubborn back pain? OrthoMichigan's spine specialists can help.

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Back Here are four ways to help strengthen your back, from exercises to mind-body workouts.

Fall sports are closer than they look. 🏈

Before the pads come on and two-a-days begin, now is the time to get lingering aches and old injuries checked out. OrthoMichigan treats athletes at every level — including some of Michigan's top high school, college, and pro players.

We treat neighbors, not just patients. With board-certified surgeons covering every orthopedic subspecialty, your athlete is in expert hands.

Meet our team:

Our Team | OrthoMichigan Please be patient with us during this transition — it may take a little extra time at your visit. If you have used our patient portal before, please note that you will need to register for a new portal with this new system, effective November 4th, 2025. 

Know the difference: heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke. 🌡️

With summer training in full swing, this could save someone's day — or their life.

⚠️ Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, cool/clammy skin
🚨 Heat stroke: hot/dry skin, confusion, high body temp — a medical emergency

Know the signs:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/heat-exhaustion-vs-heat-stroke

Stay cool and listen to your body out there, Michigan.

Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Key Differences Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious illnesses that can be deadly. It’s important to spot the signs and prevent serious heat illness.

Shoulder aching after yard work or a weekend on the water? 💧

Your rotator cuff — a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder — takes a beating from overhead and repetitive motion. Most rotator cuff issues improve with rest, range-of-motion work, and targeted strengthening.

Try these stretches and exercises:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/rotator-cuff-tear-exercises-stretches

If shoulder pain lingers, don't push through it — OrthoMichigan can help you find the cause.

Stretches and Exercises for Rotator Cuff Tears Rotator cuff injuries can make it difficult to do simple daily activities. Learn what stretches and exercises can help you get back to a normal — and pain-free — routine.

Summer sports season is in full swing — and so are ACL injuries. 🦵

The ACL is a key ligament that stabilizes your knee, and sudden stops, cuts, and awkward landings are common culprits. The good news? Strong hips, glutes, and core plus proper landing technique can dramatically lower your risk.

Learn the signs and how tears are treated:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16576-acl-tear

Worried about a knee injury? OrthoMichigan's specialists are here to help you get back in the game.

ACL Tear & Injury: Symptoms & Recovery An ACL tear is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee. The recovery time is usually six to nine months after surgery.

🎇 Happy Independence Day from OrthoMichigan!

Whether you're at a parade, on the lake, or firing up the grill, we hope your Fourth is full of family, freedom, and pain-free movement.

Here's to a happy, healthy, and safe holiday, Michigan. 🇺🇸

Backyard games, pickup ball, and co****le championships are on the schedule this weekend! 🎆

Before you jump in, take 5 minutes to warm up. A quick dynamic warm-up gets blood to your muscles and lowers your risk of a pulled hamstring or tweaked shoulder.

✔️ Leg swings
✔️ Arm circles
✔️ Light jog or high knees

Why it matters:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dynamic-stretching-vs-static-stretching

Have fun out there — and stay injury-free!

Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching Not sure which stretch to do? Here’s how to know if you should use dynamic or static stretching.

Lacing up for summer miles? 🏃

Good news for your joints: research shows running done right doesn't wear your knees out — and may actually help protect them. The keys are easing into mileage, good shoes, and listening to your body.

✔️ Build distance gradually
✔️ Warm up before you run
✔️ Don't run through sharp pain

Learn more here:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-running-bad-for-your-knees

Nagging knee pain slowing you down this summer? OrthoMichigan can help you get back on the road.

Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Running doesn’t cause arthritis in your knees, but running injuries can raise your arthritis risk. Get tips for protecting your joints when you run.

🏓 Is joint pain slowing down your pickleball game?

Quick movements, pivots, and reaction time all depend on healthy joints — and when something’s off, you feel it fast.

The good news? You have options to help you recover, rebuild strength, and get back to playing pain-free.

What’s your favorite part of pickleball — the competition or the fun? 👇