OrthoCarolina Resources

How Travel Impacts Your Spine: Tips for Long Flights and Road Trips

Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Winter Health Tips for Managing Joint and Arthritis Pain

Staying Strong and Balanced as You Age

Nursing Neck: Causes, Prevention, and Relief Tips for New Moms

Staying Active This Fall: Best Practices for Returning to Pickleball, Racing, and More

How to Keep Your Young Athlete Healthy Through a Demanding Fall Season

Backpack Safety: Protecting Your Child’s Spine This School Year

The Hidden Dangers of Flip-Flops: Protect Your Feet This Summer

How to Protect Your Child’s Growing Joints and Muscles from Injury

The Surprising Power of Posture: Why Sitting (and Standing) Up Straight Matters More Than You Think

Shining a Spotlight on Excellence: 2025 CMS All-Star Gala Recap

OrthoCarolina proudly served as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 CMS All Star Gala, a black-tie celebration honoring the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and athletic directors across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. With over 400 guests in attendance, the event was the result of nearly a year of hard work by the CMS Student Athletics Advisory Council (SAAC) and showcased the power of student leadership, community, and sportsmanship.

How Stress Affects Your Musculoskeletal System

The Role of Nutrition in Joint Health: Foods That Promote Strong Bones and Muscles

Top 5 Injury Prevention Tips for Active Adults

How to Maintain Joint Health Through All Stages of Life

Orthopedic Tips for a Healthier You: Step into 2025 with Stronger Bones and Joints

Start 2025 with healthier bones and joints! Discover orthopedic tips from OrthoCarolina practitioners on foot care, spine health, shoulder injury prevention, and more.

Stronger For Longer: How to Build and Maintain Muscle as You Age

You don’t have to be a marathoner to care about your mobility. Whether you’re an active adult, dealing with joint pain, or just trying to keep your muscles from vanishing between Netflix episodes, this series is for you.

Join The Charlotte Ledger and OrthoCarolina for three lunch-hour sessions with top orthopedic experts. Get smart, practical insights into staying strong, protecting your joints, and moving through life with less pain and more energy.

Staying strong doesn’t mean spending hours at the gym. Whether you’re a runner, an avid pickle ball player, weekend hiker, or someone who just wants to age without constantly throwing out your back, this session is for you.

Dr. Robert Morgan will speak on muscle longevity, focusing on the importance of maintaining muscle health and strength as we age - what happens to muscle over time, what kinds of movement matter most, and how to safely build strength that lasts—especially if you’re not 25 anymore.

When Joints Talk Back: Understanding Arthritis and Easing the Aches

Arthritis affects a lot of people: It’s a condition that changes over time and can profoundly affect mobility and quality of life. This webinar, a partnership between The Charlotte Ledger and OrthoCarolina, explores how arthritis develops, what happens in the body as it progresses, and the latest in treatments and prevention.

It is Part 2 of a three-part webinar series called "Move Well, Live Well," that provides smart, practical insights into staying strong, protecting your joints, and moving through life with less pain and more energy. Each session is free to attend, easy to join, and packed with real-world tips for real people.

Today's discussion is a conversation with Dr. Michael Bates of OrthoCarolina led by The Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia.

Strong For Life: How to Move, Lift, and Thrive Long-Term

No gym membership? No problem. This session is all about realistic, low-bar ways to keep your muscles working when you’d rather spend Saturday morning sipping coffee and reading a book over running a 5K. Movement doesn’t have to mean marathons.

Dr. Little will discuss how nutrition, supplements, and simple routines (even walking, stretching, or chores) can help maintain muscle mass and mobility, especially if exercise isn’t your thing.

Great for beginners or anyone getting back into a routine after a break

Protecting Your Skin: Essential Sun Care Tips for Scars and Youth Sports

Discover essential sun care tips for protecting scars and youth athletes.

How Cycling Supports Strong Spines and Healthy Knees

Discover the numerous health benefits of cycling for your spine and knees. Learn how biking can improve your overall orthopedic wellness and keep you active.

Pitch Smart Guidelines for Youth Athletes: Key Insights for Safe and Effective Pitching

Discover expert advice on safe pitching practices for youth athletes, covering crucial topics like year-round throwing, strength training alternatives, warm-up routines, and post-throwing recovery methods. Stay informed and keep young athletes in top form with Pitch Smart Guidelines.

Safeguarding Your Hands: Essential Firework Safety Tips for a Safe Fourth of July

Learn essential firework safety tips from an orthopedic hand surgeon to protect your hands this Fourth of July. Discover common injuries, prevention strategies, and expert advice for a safe holiday celebration.