Matthew Schaeffer, M.D.

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Understanding and Preventing Text Neck

Our smartphones, tablets, and laptops have connected us to the world in ways that we could never have imagined. We carry our offices, our social lives, and our entertainment with us everywhere we go. But this constant connectivity often comes with a trade-off, one...

How to Improve Posture and Spine Alignment

If you find yourself frequently grappling with nagging pain in your neck, a persistent ache in your lower back, or tightness across your shoulders, your body might be telling you to fix your posture. These early signs of poor postural habits are just the tip of the...

How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery

Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...

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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

INTERESTING FACTS

While at Stanford, Dr. Schaeffer received an ‘Outstanding Physician’ award for his care of spinal cord-injured patients and was honored with the Chief Resident designation.
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