We are huge sports fans here at Michigan Sports and Spine. Heck, sports is in our name! We treat injuries and pain from all types of endeavors including work related overuse or mishaps, auto accidents and many others, but sports is certainly a consistent factor and pickleball’s exploding popularity is certainly keeping us busy. Pickleball […]
Did you know that 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their life? And our often-sedentary lifestyles that revolve around sitting at a computer for hours on end are doing us no favors in the fight to avoid back pain. Back pain whether chronic or acute can result in a […]
Have you recently had a hiatus from your workout routine? You’re not alone! MSSC is here to help you ease back into your fitness goals. So, how do you get back into exercise after a break? Follow these four tips to get you back on track. Before you try any of these tips. Be sure […]
Even “fender-benders” can cause injuries. Even worse, most people who have been involved in an automobile accident may not be aware of their injuries or the extent of them. Michigan Sports and Spine Center has earned a reputation of expertise in the treatment of auto trauma injuries. Our goal at MSSC has been the […]
Ice hockey is a popular winter sport in the United States, especially in Michigan, with thousands of amateur and pro athletes playing every year. Hockey is a fast-paced sport. It combines players of different sizes and speeds with aggressive, non-stop action. Hockey Injury Causes Due to the physical nature of the game and being a collision […]
Here are 5 of our favorite golf workouts and exercises to improve your game—from anywhere! The weakest part of most golfers’ bodies is the part they need most: the core. Without strong, pliable muscles in your stomach, hips, butt and lower back, you can’t make a golf swing that is both powerful and technically sound. […]
1. Sleep Better When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. A vicious cycle can begin because when you don’t get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. Poor sleep position can aggravate back pain. Try lying on your side. Place a pillow between your knees to keep your spine in a neutral […]
Most sports require a high level of physical exertion – meaning the chances of experiencing an athletic injury go up. While sports medicine doctors and team physicians play a role in helping to prevent those injuries from happening, they’re also there to diagnose and treat the athletic injuries if they do occur. We know that […]
June is National Men’s Health Month, which makes it a perfect time to talk about joint pain in men. We all know of at least one man who has a ‘bum knee’ or old sports injury that keeps them from enjoying life to the fullest. Men need to take their health serious, especially as age […]
The Achilles tendon is at the back of the heel. It connects to your calf muscle, which is why sprinting and jumping athletes are affected. The tendon can be ruptured by sudden force on the foot or ankle. If your Achilles tendon is ruptured you will be unable to stand on tiptoe and will have a flat-footed walk. It is important to diagnose and treat this injury as soon as possible, to help promote healing.