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 […]
Why Walking is Good for You
Walking is widely recommended by health and fitness gurus for its numerous health benefits. Today, there are several physical activities you can engage yourself in, but walking is one of the best of them all. This is because walking is not complicated, requires minimal or no equipment to perform, it is low impact, can be […]
Causes of Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is generally any injury to your muscles/tendons or ligaments connecting your leg bones to the foot. Ligaments play a vital role in making leg movements possible. This type of sports injury is very common among active people. An ankle sprain can be overwhelmingly painful and unbearable for anyone. It can also cause […]
Maintaining Health & Wellness for Athletes
Maintaining proper health and wellness when you are a premier athlete might seem logical to attain. It certainly would be if you are concerned about finding a balance between rest, stress and recovery. For optimal athletic performance, these three aspects must be in balance. While it may be easy to adapt to a routine to achieve this […]
Types of Bone Fractures
Types of Bone Fractures – Orthopedics, Lubbock TX Types of bone fractures can be many, but here are the main classifications. If you’ve ever had a broken bone, chances are that you know exactly which one you had – the one that hurt 🙂 The Basics of a bone fracture (medical term for Broken Bone): […]
Is Exercise good for Brain Health
Is exercise good for Brain Health? Absolutely! Aside from keeping your body fit, physical exercise can benefit brain health in many ways. That’s a win-win! We hit the gym a few times a week, run, or partake in physical activities to keep our bodies’ fit. We also continue learning new tasks, enjoy crossword puzzles, or take […]
What is Orthopedics?
What is Orthopedics? “or·tho·pe·dics ˌôrTHəˈpēdiks/ noun: 1. The branch of medicine dealing with the correction or deformities of bones or muscles.” During some time in their life, most people will visit an orthopedic specialist or surgeon. Some, such as scholastic or professional athletes, will tend to visit an Orthopedist much more often than the rest. Our […]
Medicine for Motion
Lubbock Sports Medicine provides Orthopedic, Regenerative, and Rehab treatment in Lubbock, TX.”MEDICINE FOR MOTION”LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, LUBBOCK SPORTS MEDICINE IS YOUR PREMIER SPORTS MEDICINE AND REHAB CENTER. OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FRIENDLY STAFF IS HERE TO TREAT YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES! Sports Injury Treatments for Active Lifestyles:Our specialty day in and day out is Sports […]