Matthew Schaeffer, M.D.
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Rotator Cuff Tear or Frozen Shoulder? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into nearly every part of daily life. Simple movements — like reaching into a cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, getting dressed, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position — can suddenly become frustrating or downright painful....
Tips on How to Relieve Hip Pain While Sleeping
Sleep plays a vital role in healing, recovery, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, hip pain can make getting a full night’s rest feel nearly impossible. Tossing and turning to find a comfortable position, waking up from sharp or aching pain, or starting the morning...
Sciatica vs. Herniated Discs: Understanding the Difference
If you are struggling with lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you might have hit the internet searching for answers, only to find the terms “sciatica” and “herniated disc” discussed frequently. This is because both conditions can cause debilitating back...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Non-Operative Rehabilitation; Spine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Emory University
- M.D. — Temple University School of Medicine
- Internship — Lankenau Hospital
- Residency — Stanford University School of Medicine
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board Certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- International Spinal Intervention Society
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation