Golfer’s elbow may not be as well known as it’s cousin, tennis elbow, but it still affects thousands of people each year. While tennis elbow affects the outside of your arm (where your forearm meets your elbow) golfer’s elbow affects the muscles on the inside of your elbow. And despite its name, playing golf isn’t… Continue reading The Causes of Golfer’s Elbow (Other than Golf!)
Hip arthroscopy is a state-of-the-art procedure that allows surgeons to view a hip joint without making a large incision through a patient’s skin or tissue. While this procedure is far less invasive than its surgical alternative, we understand that patients can be a little nervous about their recovery. That’s why we’ve outlined a few things you… Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Hip Arthroscopy Recovery
We all know the importance of taking care of our organs and muscles, but when was the last time you thought about your spine? Though the spine is (literally) the backbone of our health, its health is all too often ignored. This summer, do your spine (and overall health) a favor by making these simple… Continue reading 6 Ways to Naturally Strengthen Your Spine
With summer officially underway, everyone is eager to stretch their legs and work off those last few pounds. When done correctly, exercising is great for your mind, body, and soul. But, with the temperatures rising, there are a few things you need to keep in mind if you want to stay safe while working out… Continue reading How to Stay Safe When Working Out in the Summer
When we think of sports injuries, we typically think of blows to the head and chest. But did you know that the most common sports injuries are actually to the hand? Even in hands-free sports, like soccer, your fingers can easily be damaged by a stray ball or jab to the hand. If your fingers… Continue reading These Are the 3 Most Common Sports-Related Hand Injuries
Contrary to its name, tennis players aren’t the only people who can get tennis elbow. Surprisingly, it’s a relatively common forearm problem that affects more than 200,000 people in the U.S. each year. If you’ve been diagnosed with tennis elbow or are experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow, here are a few exercises you… Continue reading 4 Best Exercises for Tennis Elbow
Most back pain will go away on its own, or with the help of a little heat and ice. But what do you do when your back pain just won’t go away? Should you stick it out one more day and see if it gets better, or head to the doctor? The Most Common Causes… Continue reading Back Pain: When to See a Doctor
For years, athletes have been told that in order to succeed, you have to push yourself. While that’s certainly true sometimes, working out too much or too often can pose just as many health risks as never working out at all. That’s why active recovery and rest days are crucial for a healthy body and… Continue reading Rest & Active Recovery Days: Why You Need Both
Medical professionals are no stranger to hearing about back problems. From slipped discs to torn muscles, there’s no shortage of potential back problems you can have. But one of the most common back (specifically lower back) problems you can have is sciatica. Each year, nearly 3 million people in the U.S. are affected by sciatica.… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Sciatica
If you are over 50 and you don’t practice yoga, you should reconsider. While it may be intimidating to start practicing at such an old age, the benefits far outweigh any excuse not to do it. Take a look at some ways yoga can improve the health of seniors. 1. Lower blood pressure. More than… Continue reading 5 Reasons Everyone Over 50 Should Do Yoga