5 Ways to Reduce Back Pain while Social Distancing

5 Ways to Reduce Back Pain while Social Distancing

1. Sleep Better When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. A vicious cycle can begin because when you don’t get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. Poor sleep position can aggravate back pain. Try lying on your side. Place a pillow between your...
Most Common Athletic Injuries Treated by Sports Medicine Doctors

Most Common Athletic Injuries Treated by Sports Medicine Doctors

Most sports require a high level of physical exertion – meaning the chances of experiencing an athletic injury go up. While sports medicine doctors and team physicians play a role in helping to prevent those injuries from happening, they’re also there to diagnose and...
National Men’s Health Month:  Aging Male Joint Pain

National Men’s Health Month: Aging Male Joint Pain

June is National Men’s Health Month, which makes it a perfect time to talk about joint pain in men.  We all know of at least one man who has a ‘bum knee’ or old sports injury that keeps them from enjoying life to the fullest.  Men need to...
Achilles Tendon Injuries + NBA Players = Appropriate Level of Drama

Achilles Tendon Injuries + NBA Players = Appropriate Level of Drama

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your favorite player goes down. They aren’t grabbing their knee or ankle…but their heel. You cross your fingers hoping it’s not an injury to their Achilles. Where is the Achilles tendon and why is it important? The Achilles...
Wham…Bam! Can I Finish the Season?

Wham…Bam! Can I Finish the Season?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is your team lucky enough to still be in the playoffs? How are your favorite players holding up? Like any other sport, hockey players put their bodies through extremely intense situations.  Unlike other sports, hockey players...