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 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 […]
Most Common Throwing Injuries
Two of the more common injuries caused by the mechanics (or more specifically, improper mechanics) of throwing are to the rotator cuff that causes instability to the shoulder, and also to the elbow. The rotator cuff is vitally important to maintaining the shoulder joint in its correct position, as well as sustaining the strength of the shoulder. […]
Golf Sports Medicine – Joint Injury Prevention
Golf Sports Medicine and the prevention of joint injury are of the upmost importance to nailing that impossible Golf Shot. When Common sense usually rules the day, here are a few tips to help keep your stroke on-par. It all starts with the warm-up. Getting your body prepared for the links will not only help prevent […]