Trochanteric bursitis is a medical condition where the bursa, a fluid-filled sac close to a joint at the greater trochanter on the hip, becomes inflamed. When you suffer from trochanteric bursitis, you are likely to feel discomfort and pain in the hip region. The best way to tackle the pain and discomfort? By performing the seven … Read more
Backaches and pains can occur in individuals of all ages. From lower back pain to mid- and upper pain, when these aches occur, finding a way to alleviate the pain and pressure is what you crave. A back brace is an option to alleviate back pain, apply support to the back region and relieve pressure … Read more
As a sports medicine physician, I’m a huge advocate for physical therapy. Between that and my mom being a PT, I’m always looking to add physical therapy resources to Sporty Doctor. Physical therapy does wonders for sports injuries, car accidents, or rehab in general. If you’re a medical professional or going through the rehab process, … Read more
Whether you’re sitting on your behind all day or participating in triathlons, your hips are hard at work. You will start to feel an ache and tightness in your pelvis and buttocks that make you shift your weight from side to side to find relief from the pain. As you age, in addition to low … Read more
You use your knees daily to sit and walk. The constant use puts the complex joint at risk for injury. Common knee injuries include sprains, meniscus tears, ligament tears, and fractures. Most injuries can be treated with simple bracing and a focused physical therapy (PT) knee rehab program. To help my patients (and myself), I … Read more
You might not realize it, but you use your shoulders daily to lift, reach, pull, push, carry, and press. Almost everyone will experience some form of painful shoulder and soreness during their lifetime – even if you don’t play sports. Sadly, in some cases, it can become a chronic problem. Chronic pain makes everyday activities … Read more
Overuse of the elbow is often associated with a painful condition called tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. Whether your elbow pain is coming from overuse, Tendinosis, or Tendonitis, physical therapy can help with preventing future pain. These tennis elbow exercises can help you prepare your muscles, tendons, and joints for the upcoming daily work routine. … Read more
Living with plantar fasciitis pain can be a challenge. As a sports medicine doctor, I see a lot of patients who experience heel inflammation and pain. I can definitely relate to their struggle. Because I’m on my feet all day at work, I also suffer from foot pain. To help my patients (and myself), I … Read more
I’m on my feet for hours during the day. Combine that with my love of running on the beach, and it’s no wonder why I suffer from plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes heel pain and inflammation. As a sports medicine doctor, I also treat plantar fascia pain in my patients. That’s why I decided … Read more
As a family physician practicing sports medicine, I see a lot of injuries. Although some are caused by accidents, most injuries can be prevented. In this post, I’ll share with you the 19 most common sports injuries. I’ll also provide some useful information to help with prevention, treatments and physical therapy exercises. Which Sports Have … Read more
Throughout my years as a sports doctor, I‘ve seen patients with all kinds of injuries, regardless if they are athletes or not. One of the more common upper body injuries, especially for everyday workers like you is Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis. Fortunately, there are support braces and equipment you can use to help you … Read more
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem among runners. As a sports medicine doctor, I treat many people with plantar fasciitis. I also work extensively with runners. This was especially true when I was in Hawaii working with the Ironman Marathon. These hardcore athletes taught me a lot about the best types of running shoes to … Read more