When you’re in the middle of suffering from any kind of pain, injury or illness it can seem like you’ve been stuck there forever. Time seems to creep along as healing seems to take it’s good ol’ time. The emotional pain of some sort of loss, hurt, and injury seems like it affect every other…
The saying, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” is true when you begin experiencing shoulder pain, or loss of shoulder mobility. Naturally, we all take for granted our fully functioning and pain-free bodies. This is true when it comes to our shoulders as well. When you begin to experience shoulder discomfort or…
Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients a very happy Easter on April 16! We are grateful for all of our past and future patients, and we are honored by the privilege of serving you each day. Spring and Easter are times for all things…
Have you been experiencing pain in your spine? Spine pain can interrupt your regular routines such as work, exercise and normal physical activities. If you’re in need of spine surgery, Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with offices in Atlanta and Savannah, is proud to be one of the Southeast’s leading providers of minimally invasive spine…
With rising gas prices and temperatures, many people are choosing the more economical choice to get around on a motorcycle. There are many benefits to choosing to ride a motorcycle, but in the event of a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to know how to handle the events after your accident occurs. At the scene…
When faced with the potential of having a surgery, it’s important to walk into your scheduled surgery day confident that it will be correctly performed. One way to build your confidence on surgery day is to make sure you’ve done all of your homework. Getting a second opinion is the best way to feel confident…
Take a deep breath. Can you smell it? It’s spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and everyone is getting outside doing the activities they love most. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is tennis, soccer, or just a stroll around the neighborhood, you will not be able to experience these if your have the unfortunate…
It can happen as the result of simply walking, but when it does, spraining your ankle can be debilitating and painful. It can also contribute to chronic pain down the road, and further injury if not treated properly. A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle twists or rolls, tearing the tough bands (ligaments) that help…
What are orthobiologics? Orthobiologics are products used by orthopedic and sports medicine physicians to help fractured bones, or injured muscles, ligaments and tendons heal more quickly. They are made of substances that are naturally occurring in the human body. What are the different types of orthobiologics? Bone grafts, autologous blood, autologous conditioned serum, and growth…
After an injury, it can take a while to get back on your feet, and back to the activities you love. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give your body a boost in the process. These things can help arm your body with what it needs after an injury that’s left you sidelined. Rest. For…
