Knee hurting after pickleball? Shoulder aching after golf? How do you know when pain is normal soreness or something that needs medical attention?

In this episode of Beyond the Checkup, host Pete Waggoner welcomes Dr. TJ Ridley, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon joining Stellis Health.

Dr. Ridley explains what sports medicine really means, why it isn't just for athletes, and how to recognize when knee, hip or shoulder pain may need attention.

They also discuss:

• Signs that an injury may need evaluation.
• Whether you can keep exercising through pain.
• Why joint pain isn't always something to blame on age.
• Nonsurgical treatment options.
• The difference between X-rays and MRIs.
• What to expect when visiting an orthopedic surgeon.

Plus, Pete and Dr. Ridley share their personal connection through hockey, and Dr. Ridley talks about why he chose sports medicine and what attracted him to Stellis Health.

Episode length: 19:16

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Breastfeeding recommendations have changed significantly in recent years. In this episode of Beyond the Checkup, Dr. Lindsey Latteman explains the latest evidence on mastitis, milk supply, oversupply, pumping, and breast inflammation.

She discusses why old advice such as aggressive massage and excessive pumping has been replaced with a more evidence-based approach focused on reducing inflammation, supporting normal feeding, and helping parents feel confident throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to today's topic

02:15 Why breastfeeding recommendations have changed

06:48 The biggest myth about "clogged ducts"

11:10 Why ice is now recommended before heat

15:35 Oversupply and the freezer stash myth

20:40 When pumping can actually make things worse

25:05 Signs of mastitis and when to call your provider

30:10 Supporting parents without guilt or pressure

35:50 The most important goal: Feed your baby

Memorable Quotes

"The goal should be to feed the baby."

"More milk isn't always better."

"Inflammation is usually the problem, not a clogged duct."

"Every breastfeeding journey is different."

"We want parents to feel confident, not pressured."

For years, knee replacement had a reputation.

Painful recovery. Weeks of rehab. Walkers, narcotics, and putting your life on hold.

That reputation kept a lot of people waiting far longer than they wanted to

But what if recovery looked completely different?

In this episode of Beyond the Checkup, orthopedic physician assistants Brian Yost, PA-C and Jake Berwyn, PA-C explain how the new Jiffy Knee procedure is changing the way patients experience knee replacement surgery.

Instead of cutting through tendons and muscles, this approach works by carefully moving tissues aside, helping patients recover faster with less pain and less downtime. Many patients are walking without a cane or walker within days, and most are recovering without narcotic pain medication.

The results have been so significant that patients are already traveling from across Minnesota and neighboring states to have the procedure done at Stellis Health.

This episode breaks down how Jiffy Knee works, who it is for, and why so many people are saying they wish they had done it sooner.