Though the game is enjoyable to play, baseball can also be hard on the spine, shoulders, elbows, and knees. Most baseball-related aches and pains go away with some basic home remedies or over-the-counter meds. However, some may be more serious […]
Staying active is generally a good thing for your overall health. If one of your preferred activities happens to be ice skating, you may find yourself experiencing an unexpected injury to your spine. Looking at the back injuries common among […]
If you play hockey, you definitely know muscles, bones, and joints can take quite a bit of punishment from all the jostling and knocking around that occurs during a typical game. Though head, leg, and shoulder injuries are more common […]
Spinal injuries can happen to anyone, even professional athletes who routinely train between competitions and games. For former professional skateboarder John Cardiel, it was an injury that necessitated surgery to correct serious damage to his spinal cord. The road to […]
When your preferred activity happens to be mountain biking, you expect to have occasional aches and pains after cascading over hills and rough terrain. While you’re not going to avoid every possible movement that might leave you in discomfort, there […]
Each fall, thousands of young athletes make their way to the football field, or at least play the game casually with family members or friends. As a contact sport, football is also a common source of injuries, according to leading […]
If you’re living with back pain, getting regular exercise is often a balancing act between finding something beneficial but not likely to make pain worse. For many back pain sufferers, this means turning to gentle exercises like yoga, tai chi, […]
Your spine is naturally designed for movement. This is why spine surgeons in Los Angeles often recommend regular exercise for people with back pain. Yet some forms of physical activity, while beneficial, place a bit too much stress and strain […]
Contact sports and similar activities that place regular stress on parts of the spine may result in some type of wear and tear over time. Compared to high-impact sports such as football and soccer, baseball is relatively safe; although the […]