It’s always a good idea to consult an orthopedic specialist near your home in Brandon, Florida, if you are experiencing muscle or joint pain. If left untreated, musculoskeletal issues can grow worse and impact your quality of life. However, it’s particularly important to seek professional medical care if you are displaying symptoms of a complex orthopedic issue, such as a herniated disc, torn ligament, or osteoarthritis.
Here are a few good indicators that you should promptly see an orthopedic specialist:
- Your symptoms do not improve despite self-care measures like rest, stretching, over-the-counter medication, and hot/cold therapy.
- Your symptoms grow worse every day.
- Your symptoms prevent you from performing everyday actions, like getting into and out of the car or even walking.
- Your symptoms are severe in nature.
Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group (a division of Florida Medical Clinic) near Brandon, FL, is an excellent choice if you’d like to speak with an orthopedic specialist. Our practice is led by two board-certified doctors – orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Murphy and sports medicine physician Dr. Arnold Ramirez. In collaboration with other talented specialists and physical therapists, Dr. Murphy and Dr. Ramirez provide well-rounded care for patients with even the most complex orthopedic issues.
Contact Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist on our team. Our practice is located a short drive from Brandon, FL, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
