Dr. Jenica Ortega: The Heart Behind Wholebody by Commons Clinic
6 min read
At Commons Clinic, we’ve built our reputation around specialty care that restores movement and function—from orthopedic surgery to advanced spine care. But your health isn’t isolated to bones, joints, and muscles—and neither is the way we...
The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
20 min read
Artificial disc replacement surgery can offer relief, but what should you expect? Learn the procedure basics, recovery timeline, and potential benefits from top surgeons.
From Sideline to Success: Alfred’s Comeback After a Knee Fracture
6 min read
How a Knee Fracture Almost Stopped Alfred—and How He Got Moving Again Alfred (Al) is not your average guy. He’s a professor, punk rock singer, gym owner, and endurance enthusiast training for a cross-country run. But...
Modern Joint Replacement: What to Expect—And Why More Patients Are Choosing Outpatient Surgery Centers
9 min read
Joint replacement has come a long way. With faster recovery, better outcomes, and a more personalized experience, it’s no surprise that more people are choosing to take action earlier, especially when joint pain starts interfering with...
Commons Clinic Goes All In on Nutrition with CookUnity, Dietitian Services, and Wholebody Launch
6 min read
Where Healing Meets Nourishment: We’re Partnering with CookUnity to Bring “Food is Medicine” to Life At Commons Clinic, we’re always looking for innovative ways to support our patients’ health journeys beyond the operating room. That’s why...
Ten Years of Back Pain Nearly Broke Him—Then Mark Rebuilt His Life
7 min read
Meet Mark: Living in the Shadow of Back Pain Mark’s life is a balancing act. As a television sports editor and father of two energetic young kids, his days are packed—but not always active. Long hours...
Thoughtfully Designed For Your Healing When you walk into a Commons Clinic location, it doesn’t feel like a typical doctor’s office—that’s by design. With modern spaces created for comfort, healing, and efficiency, our clinics are a...
Is Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery Right for You? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
7 min read
When you think about orthopedic surgery, chances are you picture a hospital: long wait times, restless hospital nights, confusing discharge processes, and a general sense of overwhelm. Not long ago, even routine procedures required an overnight...
Joint Replacement: 5 Essential Things Your Surgeon Wants You to Know
11 min read
Arthritis pain can be debilitating. This dull, aching, and sometimes sharp pain is often accompanied by tenderness, swelling, and stiffness in major joints like the hip, knee, and shoulder. If you’re struggling with osteoarthritis and having...
Lorraine’s Journey to Pain Relief: An ACDF Surgery Success Story
4 min read
Meet Lorraine, struggling with shoulder pain and numbness until ACDF surgery finally gave her relief. When Lorraine started experiencing nagging shoulder pain, she didn’t think much of it. But, as time went on, her symptoms intensified—she...
Total joint replacement surgery restores mobility and relieves pain by replacing damaged joints with artificial ones, improving mobility. Learn more about the procedure.
11 Best Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) Exercises for Upper Body Pain Relief
11 min read
Thanks to our increasing use of computers and smartphones, upper body pain is on the rise. Luckily, there are a number of strength training moves and stretches that can help prevent or reduce pain in the...
Knee Fracture 101: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Surgery
12 min read
Whether a knee fracture requires surgery depends on the type of break. Prompt evaluation and close adherence to your treatment plan are crucial to avoid complications and regain full function of your knee.
12 Best Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief
12 min read
Lower back pain can be prevented or rehabilitated through exercise. Some recommended PT exercises for back pain are: 1. Cat cow 2. Bird dogs 3. Dog down up dog 4. Knee-to-chest
Guide to Biceps Tendon Repair: Causes, Symptoms, and Surgery
12 min read
Biceps tendon repair can restore the range of movement in your arm and ease pain from a tendon tear. Learn more about diagnosing a torn biceps tendon and treating the injury.
Hip Arthroscopy 101 — Procedure and Recovery Guide
16 min read
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, with a typical recovery time of 6-12 weeks. Here’s what you must know before, during, and after your procedure.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery 101: In-depth Guide
15 min read
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery is ideal for arthritis or rotator cuff damage, allowing improved shoulder function and pain relief. Learn more in this guide.
Back Anatomy The Bones When you are born, your spine is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae. As you mature into adulthood, the lower portions of your spine fuse together, leaving you with 24...
Neck Anatomy The Bones When you are born, your spine is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae. As you mature into adulthood, the lower portions of your spine fuse together, leaving you with 24...
How is it performed? A knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to repair or remove damaged structures within the knee joint. Sometimes a knee arthroscopy is called a knee “scope” when used to...
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