When you’re out of the game and stuck on the sidelines because of pain, it may seem like there’s nothing you can do to speed up the recovery process. If you’ve endured a major injury to the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee or ankle because of athletic activities, Ortho Sport & Spine is here to help…
These 90+ degree temperatures just keep on coming, and with such extreme heat, you’ve got to be extra careful when performing physical activities outside.These tips can help keep you safe as you work up a sweat outdoors. Drink plenty of water. This may sound obvious, but staying hydrated is one of the best way to…
If you live with chronic back or spinal pain, sitting at your desk all day can be tough. It can be even worse if you have to suffer a long commute to get to and from the office each day. Sitting for prolonged periods of time puts double the pressure on your spine as standing…
Recovering from an injury is a process that occurs even after the treatment you receive in our offices. Whether it’s a sports injury, spinal condition, or chronic pain, everything from how how much you sleep to what you eat affects your getting well. One of the best ways to fight pain and put yourself on…
Whether it’s golf, tennis, running or another physical activity, one of the most common causes of sport injury is overuse. Medically speaking, an overuse injury happens when a bone, muscle, joint, or ligament is subject to repetitive stress – for example, a golf or tennis swing – without having adequate time to heal or recover.…
These days, keeping football players safe and injury-free is at the top of the minds of coaches and parents alike. And for good reason. Football players are especially prone to injures of the head, neck, and back, thanks to the intense pummeling and rate of collision they endure each time they step on the field.…
The U.S Open, the British Open, Champion’s Tour. It’s safe to say golf season is in full swing. And whether you’re an avid player yourself, or you simply enjoy hitting a few rounds on the weekend with friends, you’re not immune to common golf injuries such as golfer’s elbow, pinched nerves, herniated disks and rotator…
Your spine is crucial for maintaining the health of your entire body – from daily movement to muscle coordination and control, it plays a role in the function of nearly every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. Here are a few ways to keep it strong and healthy: Core exercises. Our abdominal muscles work…
ACL tears are one of the most common sports injuries experienced by athletes – especially those playing agility sports, such as basketball, soccer and football. And while an ACL injury occurs in greater numbers in males, female athletes are 2-8 times more likely to suffer an ACL injury while playing their sport. ACL tears happen…
Memorial Day weekend is over. Summer has started! To ensure safety and optimal performance make sure you stay hydrated when exercising. This is the basic tenet of good nutrition and general health – especially in warm, southern climates i.e. Atlanta, GA. 60% of the human body is water. Optimal hydration is engine that drives us…
