If you’re an athlete, you know how demanding your sport can be on your body. Long hours of training can lead to injury if you’re not careful. But how can you avoid getting hurt while still staying at the top of your game. The answer is simple — physical therapy. At SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, we specialize in…
Participating in sports can lead to injury, but you don’t have to play sports to suffer injuries that put your life on hold. Ankle injuries are common, and there are many types. Some ankle injuries require surgery. At SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, we aim to help you prevent ankle injuries. But injuries do occur, and our team of…
Nobody wants to deal with any type of pain, especially when it affects your mobility. Hip pain is especially hard to deal with because of the role your hips play in your daily life. Even with conservative treatment, your hips may continue to cause problems. So what can you do? That’s where SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center comes in.…
Injuries are bound to happen, whether you’re an athlete or not. Getting hurt can cause you to miss out on work and, sometimes, life. Physical therapy can help you heal after an injury — and help you avoid injury in the first place. At SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, our goal is to help you get back on your…
Chronic pain can steal weeks or even years from your life. It can leave you feeling frustrated and wondering if you’ll ever lead a normal life again. But don’t give up hope just yet, as there are many avenues of treatment that you might not have explored yet. At SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, our excellent team of doctors…
Whether you’re young or old, occupational therapy can help you get back to doing the things that are important to you. It’s a growing medical specialty, with close to 200,000 occupational therapists in the United States alone. Here at SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, our expert team offers an occupational therapy center at two of our four Alabama clinics,…
Of all the joints in the body, your shoulders are the most flexible. And while it’s extremely convenient to be able to reach in any direction, that flexibility also makes the shoulders more susceptible to injury than your other joints. The expert team at SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, with four Alabama locations, is here to cover all of…
Back pain is one of the most common afflictions in the United States. Almost 65 million Americans report experiencing some type of back pain and, of those, 16 million have chronic back pain that impairs their quality of life. Back pain is usually passing, caused by common things like muscle strains, overwork, or “sleeping funny.” But there are times when…
More than 300,000 people in the United States undergo hip replacement surgery every year. If you’re among that number, it’s important to understand that the success of your surgery may depend in large part on the recovery process. That’s why the expert team at SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, with four Alabama locations, offers the following tips on how…
Getting sidelined is the worst feeling, especially when you’re injured. No amount of training can get you back on your feet fast enough, and simply waiting for your injury to heal can be frustrating. A sports medicine doctor can provide the insight and physical therapy you need to heal, and give you pointers on how to proceed during your recovery…