Anyone who has lived in the Metro Detroit area for any extended time can appreciate what an exciting time this has been to be a Detroit Lions fan. Heck, anyone living in Michigan can appreciate what an exciting time this has been to be a football fan with Michigan winning the National Championship. But for […]
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 […]
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 […]
A sports medicine physician has significant specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of illness and injury. They are ideally suited to provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams or active individuals who are simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sports medicine physicians specialize solely in non-surgical sports medicine and serve as […]
In a perfect world, medications would never produce side effects, operations would always be successful, and the best movie would win the Oscar. In that world, Harvard Men’s Health Watch would be in every mailbox, and exercise would continue to prevent disease and prolong life without causing any aches and pains. For better or worse, perfection can […]
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 […]
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.
The shoulders of hockey players take quite a bit of abuse. And that abuse usually increases at playoff time, as the stakes get higher, player’s bodies are tired and have been soldiering through a slew of injuries. Read on as we talk about common late-season hockey injuries.
Whether it's in your daily routine or a new exercise program, lingering joint pain can come out of nowhere and hinder your progress. Read on as our doctors discuss joint pain.
The Achilles Tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It stretches from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles. You can feel it -- a springy band of tissue at the back of your ankle and above your heel. An injury doesn't always mean surgery. Read on as we explain the injury and the long road to recovery.