OrthoCarolina

06/01/2026

Exercises and stretches runners can incorporate to help prevent runner’s knee:
🏃 Glute bridges
🏃 Clamshells
🏃 Squats
🏃 Hip flexor stretches
🏃 Quad stretches
🏃 Hamstring stretches

What’s your must-do before or after a run? Let's use the comments and build the ultimate workout guide!

05/29/2026

Join us for a special edition of OrthoCarolina's NEW Live Virtual Q&A Series this summer! Our first Q&A features Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar, OrthoCarolina Physiatrist, discussing non-operative spine solutions and answering your questions live. Unlike our traditional webinar format, this interactive session is designed to be more conversational and focused on the questions YOU have.

📅 June 30, 2026
🕓 5:30 PM
▶️ YouTube Livestream

This free event is open to anyone interested in learning more about non-surgical treatment options for spine-related pain and conditions – no registration necessary. The livestream will be available to join on our YouTube channel. Be on the lookout for reminders, a link will be shared the day of the event on our social platforms and stories.

Dr. Gonchikar will be answering your questions live during the Q&A – feel free to ask them in the comments!

Learn more about Dr. Gonchikar: https://www.orthocarolina.com/physicians/swaroop-gonchikar-md?utm_source=GMBSocialClimb&utm_medium=SwaroopGonchikar,MD

Book an appointment with Dr. Gonchikar: https://my.orthocarolina.com/mychart/openscheduling/standalone?id=54A&vt=407&linksource=providers%2Bfp_1956d281f5945d-0e9a8e66df4b85-1c525636-232800-1956d281f5aaca_fp

**As a reminder, the responses given in Q&A and the comments are not a replacement for personalized medical advice. We recommend consulting 1:1 with an orthopedic specialist at OrthoCarolina.

05/28/2026

Ready to feel your best? We know how you can get started. 🙌

Visit our website to learn more and find your nearest location: https://www.orthocarolina.com/

05/27/2026

We’re proud to see Leo Spector featured in the Charlotte Business Journal’s “People on the Move,” highlighting leaders making an impact across the Charlotte business community.

As CEO of OrthoCarolina, Dr. Spector continues to help drive innovation, growth, and patient-centered orthopedic care throughout the region. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more from the Charlotte Business Journal and all the other business professionals highlighted:

Connect with professionals in the Charlotte business community. Charlotte People on the Move.

05/26/2026

Last October, Horace's BMX season came to a sudden stop when a crash during a race left him with a fractured elbow. The injury forced him to miss the national championship in Tulsa and at the time, he feared he'd be out of racing for months.

Horace turned to Dr. Ahearn, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at OrthoCarolina, who diagnosed an olecranon elbow fracture. He underwent surgery using plates and screws to repair the fracture, followed by physical therapy focused on restoring strength and mobility for a safe return to competitive BMX racing.

Despite the setback, Horace's recovery exceeded every expectation. Just two weeks after surgery, he was back on the track competing in the Baby Grands tournament in Tennessee, earning a podium finish to close out his season on a high note.

Now fully back in competition, Horace has already claimed 2nd place in the first South Carolina State Championship qualifier with a 1st place class finish, followed by another 2nd place finish at the Carolina National, one of the biggest BMX races in the country. Best of all? Horace says he's returned to racing completely pain-free! 🏍️👏

Horace's story is a powerful reminder of what's possible with specialized orthopedic care and a patient-centered approach to recovery.

05/25/2026

Let's take a moment to honor the brave heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, all OrthoCarolina locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

You asked, we delivered! ⭐️

We've added another 12-hour Orthopedic Urgent Care to our growing list of locations! Our OrthoCarolina Gastonia OUC will begin operating Monday–Friday, 9am–9pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 10am–2pm, starting June 15th. We're excited to bring even greater access to orthopedic care to our community.
Questions about your pain? Use the comments to ask what you'd like answered!

05/20/2026

A recent article sparked an important conversation around the rise of ACL injuries in female athletes, so our sports medicine surgeons sat down to discuss it.

From biomechanics and recovery to strength training to help with prevention, the conversation around ACL injuries continues to evolve as more attention is brought to women's sports medicine and athlete health.

In this discussion, our physicians share their perspectives on why these injuries may occur more frequently in female athletes and how important education is to support our athletes at every level.

Read the article that inspired the conversation here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/magazine/acl-tear-women-girl-sports.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VVA.IS2J.du0Ygmbo4kHX&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4bb925d78644b3a9439cc&utm_source=chatgpt.com

05/15/2026

Leadership, compassion and teamwork were on full display at this year’s APP Retreat! 🏓

Our OrthoCarolina Advanced Practice Providers recently hosted their annual APP Retreat at Rally Pickleball, coming together for collaboration and a little friendly competition off the court.

A special congratulations to Jennifer Suckow, PA-C, recipient of the 3rd Annual Aaron J. Hewitt Award. Presented by Leo Spector, this award honors APPs who exemplify outstanding leadership, compassion and dedication to patient care in memory of former OrthoCarolina PA Aaron J. Hewitt.

Congratulations, Jennifer, on this well-deserved recognition!

05/14/2026

More access. More capacity. More care closer to home, we're expanding our ambulatory surgery centers across the greater Charlotte region!

"Orthopedic care continues to shift toward the outpatient setting, and we believe patients deserve greater access to high-quality surgical care closer to home," said Leo Spector, MBA, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina.

This strategic expansion reflects OrthoCarolina's continued commitment to increasing access to high-quality orthopedic care, advancing outpatient surgical services, and meeting the needs of the communities we care for. By expanding ASC capacity, we are strengthening our ability to deliver cost-effective, patient-centered care in the most appropriate setting.

Read the full announcement: https://www.prweb.com/releases/orthocarolina-expands-asc-footprint-and-surgical-capacity-across-greater-charlotte-302769653.html