Not Just for Athletes: Golfer’s Elbow Can Affect Anyone
Not a golfer? Believe it or not, you can develop golfer’s elbow even if you’ve never picked up a club. Golfer’s elbow, more formally known as medial epicondylitis, is a form of tendonitis that affects the elbow. If playing a mean game of golf (or even one significantly over par) isn’t required to develop golfer’s […]
What Is Sports Medicine? Understanding the Specialty
Your daughter injured her leg in last night’s basketball game, and her primary care provider recommends you see a sports medicine specialist. But what is sports medicine—and how can it help? Just as there are medical providers who specialize in health conditions affecting the heart (cardiologists), the skin (dermatologists) and the urologic system (urologists), there […]
Did I Tear My Rotator Cuff?
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Being able to move your arms in all directions easily and without pain is something many people take for granted. However, shoulder pain that reduces quality of life and impairs mobility affects between 18% and 26% of adults at any given time, according to a study published in “Best […]
5 Common Sports Injuries
Magnolia Regional Health Center treats common sports injuries quickly, so you don’t stay sidelined. An uncomfortable sports injury makes it hard to stay active. Whether you have an acute injury from a single event or an overuse injury from an active lifestyle, the physicians at MRHC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic are highly trained in […]
Is It a Sprain or a Strain?
If you’ve ever twisted your ankle or tripped and fallen on your wrist, you know that you don’t have to break a bone to experience a lot of pain. But is that injury a sprain or strain? And what’s the difference between a sprain and a strain anyway? Ligaments vs. Muscles and Tendons Both sprains […]