Overview Aging is a physiological process that affects all people at a certain age. It displays physical signs of unnatural skin growth, which can be psychologically detrimental for the person. Unfortunately, age-related skin deterioration often occurs in visible areas...
An Overview: Orthopedics
Overview Orthopedics is the science of studying everything related to bones and fractures. The primary goal of this field of medicine is to treat patients with traumatic injuries to their bones, which may require braces, splints, or complex surgical procedures. To become an orthopedic surgeon, students must complete 4 years of medical school, followed by […]
Dr. Kevin Crawford
As the leading orthopedic surgeon in Lubbock TX, focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Kevin Crawford’s expertise includes arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, ACL, knee, and elbow with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Crawford is a premier ACL doctor in Lubbock with specialized training on ACL Reconstruction in Lubbock, and […]
Overview – Information purposes only Over the past few years, the Atkins diet gained considerable traction. The diet mainly focuses on reducing your carbohydrate (i.e., sugar). Researchers pinpointed several health benefits to following the Atkins diet, including weight loss,...
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Overview Tennis elbow is a common injury that affects the elbow joint, leading to inflammation and pain. The scientific community refers to this condition as lateral epicondylitis, which is the result of repetitive stress. Since the lateral (i.e., outside) region of the elbow gets affected, patients mostly sense pain in that particular side. In this […]
What are the most commonly practiced orthopedic surgeries in sports medicine?
Sports medicine is designed to improve athletic performance, treat, and prevent injuries. If you are athletic, you have to rely on medicine to maintain your health and fitness. Injuries always seem to part of an athlete’s life. Orthopedic surgery is a significant part of sports medicine. These surgeries especially deal to treat musculoskeletal problems such […]
Fitness and Health Benefits of Sports
Do you want enhanced mental and physical health naturally? Get up and join sports. Sports are an amazing way to support your health and fitness level. Sports not only ensures your good health but also gives you an interesting routine. They bring discipline, positive energy, and improves the quality of your life. Being indulged in […]
Fitness for Seniors
Overview As we age, the degree of physical activity we get tends to plummet, which is due to several factors, including existing medical conditions, obesity, chronic pain, and the fear of falling. However, not getting sufficient physical activity exacerbates these health problems, hence the vitality of fitness for seniors. In fact, a 2018 study concluded […]
Warning Signs of Back Pain (Sports Medicine)
Overview Lower back pain is extremely prevalent in the field of sports medicine. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. However, not all pain is equal, as it could indicate a much more serious problem in some […]
How Leptin Is The Key To Weight Loss
Overview Leptin is an endocrine hormone that’s produced by adipocytes (fat cells) to suppress feelings of hunger and optimize the efficiency of energy expenditure in the liver. In general, the production of this hormone is dependent on the number of fat cells the body has. In other words, the more fat you have, the higher […]
What is Sports Medicine?
Overview In the world of fitness, athletes are always predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries, which significantly vary in severity. To make matters worse, some of these injuries become recurrent, altering the athlete’s career, and in some cases, ending it altogether. Other patients may complain of chronic pain that’s been there for months or years after inflicting […]