Conditions Treated

While not exhaustive, below is a list of conditions that often respond well to conservative care provided by Dr. Herman. You can rest assured that he will discuss your condition with you and will educate you on your options. If diagnostic studies (x-rays, MRI, CT, or ultrasound) or lab work are needed, he will order the appropriate study. If your condition warrants an additional provider’s services, he will make the appropriate referral.

Spine/Neck/Head

Arthritis
Disc Herniation with or without Radiculopathy (Arm Symptoms)
Headaches
Concussions (Diagnosis, Management, and Return-to-Play Decisions)
Myofascial Pain
Neck Pain
Sports Injuries
Sprains/Strains
TMJ (Jaw) Pain
Whiplash

Shoulder/Arm/Wrist

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Arthritis
Bicipital Tendinitis/Tendinosis
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Impingement Syndrome
Labral Tears (Most often surgical but conservative management may get you through the season or to a more convenient time in life for surgery and rehabilitation)
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Rotator Cuff Pain/Injuries
Sports Injuries
Wrist Tendinitis/Tendinosis

Spine/Back

Arthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Facet Syndrome
Herniated Disc with or without Radiculopathy (Leg Symptoms)
Lower Back Pain/Stiffness
Mid Back Pain/Stiffness
Myofascial Pain
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains/Strains

Hip/Thigh/Knee

Arthritis
Bursitis
Hamstring Pain/Injuries
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
Myofascial Pain
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Running-Related Injuries
Sports Injuries
Sprains/Strains

Ankle/Foot

Arthritis
Achilles Tendon Pain/Injuries
Ankle Sprains
Heel Pain
Metatarsalgia
Morton’s Neuroma
Peroneal Tendinitis/Tendinosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction