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Why Does the Inside of My Elbow Hurt? Understanding Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow is most often golfer's elbow, an irritation of the tendons that bend the…
Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?
Pain at the base of the thumb is most often CMC, or basal joint, arthritis, though de Quervain's tenosynovitis and…
How Do I Know If I Tore My Rotator Cuff?
A torn rotator cuff often shows up as weakness lifting or reaching, pain at night, and a catching sensation rather…
Do I Have an ACL Tear? Warning Signs of a Serious Knee Injury
An ACL tear often announces itself with a pop, a knee that gives way, and swelling within hours. Learn how…
Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?
Pain on the top of the foot is often caused by extensor tendinopathy from tight shoes or overuse, but stress…
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After Throwing?
Shoulder pain after throwing is common in baseball, softball, volleyball, and tennis athletes. It often reflects rotator cuff overload, impingement,…
Why Does Pain Travel From My Lower Back Down My Leg?
Lower back pain that travels into the buttock, thigh, calf, or foot may be caused by sciatica, also called lumbar…
Saturday Morning Injury Clinic: Walk-In Sports Injury Care for Student-Athletes
Walk-in weekend orthopedic care for student-athletes in Jackson, Oxford, and Tupelo. No appointment needed, just walk in Saturday morning.
Why Does My Elbow Hurt When I Straighten It?
Pain when you fully straighten your elbow may point to bursitis, a tendon problem, arthritis, or a loose fragment inside…
Why Does My Finger Lock or Catch?
A finger that catches, clicks, or gets stuck in a bent position is most often caused by trigger finger, a…
Why Does My Upper Back Hurt Between My Shoulder Blades?
Pain between the shoulder blades is often caused by muscle strain, posture, or thoracic spine and rib joint irritation, though…
Why Does Looking Down at My Phone Make My Neck Hurt?
Neck pain that flares while you look down at a phone, tablet, or laptop is often called tech neck or…

Mississippi Sports Medicine Hosts 36th Annual Free Student Athlete Physicals Event
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center recently hosted its 36th annual free student athlete physicals event, bringing together high…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Named Trusted Orthopedic Specialists for Mississippi Golfers with the Mississippi Golf Association
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center has partnered with the Mississippi Golf Association to become the trusted Orthopedic Specialists for Mississippi golfers. Through…
Spine Expert from the Cleveland Clinic Joins Mississippi Sports Medicine
Dr. Jacob “Jake” Hoffmann is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon joining Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in January 2026…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Expands to Winfield, Bringing Trusted Orthopedic Care to Northwest Alabama
WINFIELD, AL – November 19, 2025 — Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, a trusted orthopedic provider for athletes across…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Opens New State-of-the-Art Oxford Clinic on Belk Boulevard
Expanded capacity and services, plus a second walk-in clinic, improve access for Oxford and surrounding communities Oxford, MS — November…
Extended Hours, Exceptional Care: Walk-In Clinic at Mississippi Sports Medicine – Tupelo
When you’re in pain, every minute counts. That’s why Mississippi Sports Medicine is proud to offer extended walk-in clinic hours…
Learfield, Ole Miss Athletics, and Mississippi Sports Renew Longtime Partnership for 2025 Academic Year
Learfield and the Ole Miss athletics department today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership with the practice formerly known…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Surgeon Honored with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Jackson, MS – October 3, 2025 – Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC) is proud to announce that Larry D. Field,…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Welcomes Wood Dale, M.D., as Upper Extremity Specialist
Jackson, MS – Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center (MSMOC), a statewide leader in orthopedic care for more than 40…
Saturday Morning Injury Clinic – Now Open in Tupelo!
Now through November 8 Every Saturday | Sign-in: 8:00 – 8:30 AM 📍 499 Gloster Creek Village, Suite G1 Don’t wait for…
Mississippi Sports Medicine Helps Children’s of Mississippi Hospital
Mississippi Sports Medicine recently held an internal Toy Drive to support Children's of Mississippi Hospital patients during the holidays. Because…
31 Years of Service to the Community: Providing Free Sports Physicals
For the 31st year, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center partnered with ELITE Physical Therapy and Baptist Health Systems to host…

Why Does the Inside of My Elbow Hurt? Understanding Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow is most often golfer's elbow, an irritation of the tendons that bend the…
Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?
Pain at the base of the thumb is most often CMC, or basal joint, arthritis, though de Quervain's tenosynovitis and…
How Do I Know If I Tore My Rotator Cuff?
A torn rotator cuff often shows up as weakness lifting or reaching, pain at night, and a catching sensation rather…
Do I Have an ACL Tear? Warning Signs of a Serious Knee Injury
An ACL tear often announces itself with a pop, a knee that gives way, and swelling within hours. Learn how…
Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?
Pain on the top of the foot is often caused by extensor tendinopathy from tight shoes or overuse, but stress…
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After Throwing?
Shoulder pain after throwing is common in baseball, softball, volleyball, and tennis athletes. It often reflects rotator cuff overload, impingement,…
Why Does Pain Travel From My Lower Back Down My Leg?
Lower back pain that travels into the buttock, thigh, calf, or foot may be caused by sciatica, also called lumbar…
Saturday Morning Injury Clinic: Walk-In Sports Injury Care for Student-Athletes
Walk-in weekend orthopedic care for student-athletes in Jackson, Oxford, and Tupelo. No appointment needed, just walk in Saturday morning.
Why Does My Elbow Hurt When I Straighten It?
Pain when you fully straighten your elbow may point to bursitis, a tendon problem, arthritis, or a loose fragment inside…
Why Does My Finger Lock or Catch?
A finger that catches, clicks, or gets stuck in a bent position is most often caused by trigger finger, a…
Why Does My Upper Back Hurt Between My Shoulder Blades?
Pain between the shoulder blades is often caused by muscle strain, posture, or thoracic spine and rib joint irritation, though…
Why Does Looking Down at My Phone Make My Neck Hurt?
Neck pain that flares while you look down at a phone, tablet, or laptop is often called tech neck or…

