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 […]
The doctor is IN! It’s been a minute since our last blog post here on the website but much like a duck swimming across a gorgeous Michigan lake it might be quiet on the surface but there’s activity underneath… hehe… Here’s a little update on what’s been going on: The Doctor is IN! For starters […]
With spring upon us, it is time to get outside and get active! It is an excellent time of year to set some goals to increase your physical activity outside and stay healthy. No matter if your goal is to take your dog for more walks or get your beach bod ready for Memorial Day, […]
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.
There’s so much that goes into being a new Mom…this blog isn’t going to focus specifically on the amazing and complicated process of growing a human and launching said human into the world. But we would be remiss if we didn’t at the very least acknowledge Moms and their bodies for those feats. Read on to learn more about your new everyday movements.
Want to remove a degree of separation and get EVEN CLOSER to Tiger Woods? PRP therapy. Regenerative therapy has been shown to reduce pain and improve recovery time. For many years, blood components derived from the patient and then delivered to the site of injury have created growing interest for use in orthopedic procedures.
If you feel pain within your shoulder joint when you are in the process of throwing or lifting above shoulder height or after a practice or game where you’ve done quite a bit of throwing, read this blog!
Now that you’re a few weeks into your spring sports season, is your throwing arm elbow making popping, grinding, or clicking noises when you’re throwing? To become carefree, especially during your throwing motion, you need a plan. We can help!
Spring is here! Have you gotten outside yet to enjoy the warmish air? Read on as we talk you through staying safe and injury free this spring sports season.