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…
The effects of injury for an athlete extend far beyond their inability to play the game they love. Being sidelined by a sprain, a tear or worse can impact the athlete’s mental resiliency, leading in some cases to depression, isolation, sadness, insomnia and more. If you or a loved one has been benched due an…
For most of us, orthopedic injuries are sudden and traumatic. Whether you’re an athlete suffering from a pull or tear, or you’ve experienced another type of emergency trauma, immediate, high quality care is one of the most important factors determining your ability to recover. And unfortunately, waiting for long periods of time in an overcrowded…
Warm weather is here, and that means little leagues, recreational leagues and adult sports are all kicking into high gear, with pro and weekend athletes taking to the field to play some ball. This is also the time of year for sports injuries, as we begin to shake off winter stiffness and get back in…
We’ve heard it over and over – from teachers, parents, and friends – “sit up straight; don’t slouch!” And for good reason, too. Sitting and standing up straight help keep your spine strong and reduces chronic back pain. But good posture does more than protect your back. Good posture actually goes a long way in…
Have you heard the latest news? This month, and for the first time ever, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta issued guidelines for primary care physicians urging them to avoid prescribing opiates such as Vicodin and OxyContin for chronic pain conditions. Here at Ortho Sport& Spine Physicians, we couldn’t agree…
On the road to recovery from a back or spinal surgery? That’s great! Our goal at Ortho Sport & Spine is to ensure that your recovery is as quick and pain-free as possible, and that means avoiding these post-surgery pitfalls. Not following your surgeon’s instructions. We know it’s tempting to get back to your normal…
Spring is finally here, and if you’re anything like us, you probably can’t wait to take your fitness routine outdoors. Outdoor workouts offer tons of great health benefits. The vitamin D we receive from the sun amps up our immune system, boosts bone health, and can actually improve mood. Working out outside also provides better…
