Why Knees & Joints Snap, Crackle and Pop!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Popping and snapping knees bring numerous patients to the doctors. There are some patients who experience painful snapping of their knees, while others have knees that just make snap noises and encounter zero pain. Similar to...

World Cup Soccer & Injuries – Get Professional Treatment for Your Soccer Star

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After Germany defender Mat Hummels suffered a right thigh contusion in the Portugal game that caused bleeding into his muscle, he still didn’t believe his 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil was over. Quadriceps muscles on the front of the...

Tight Hamstring Affects Miguel Cabrera – How to Prevent Them

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently, a tight hamstring forced an early exit for Detroit Tiger’s first baseman, Miguel Cabrera, during a game against the Red Sox at Comerica Park. It’s been reported that Cabrera had been complaining about his left hamstring...

Injury Prevention, Safe Sports & Healthy Kids – A Priority for the President

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Something near and dear to the heart of Dr. Jeff S. Pierce is injury prevention in youth sports. He sees too many injuries of young athletes in his sports medicine practice at Michigan Sports & Spine Center and is...