Recent Posts in Sports Medicine Category

Preventing Aches & Pains in Your Neck As an extension of your spine, aches and pains that affect your neck can get in the way of your daily routine. We're here to outline some tips to help you take better care of your neck and keep you in the game. Common ...

Stretches for Your Upper Back Whether you're a professional athlete or you work out to stay in shape, upper-back tension can keep you from reaching your fitness goals. Try adding some of these stretches to your fitness routine to take it to the next level. ...

Preventing Tension in Your Neck We're all familiar with that twinge of pain that comes with waking up with a stiff neck. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to prevent this painful problem. Work On Your Posture While everyone is guilty of slouching from ...

Understanding Sources of Neck Pain Many of us are familiar with the aches and pains associated with having a stiff neck. But you may find yourself wondering what brought this on in the first place? The health experts at Methodist Sports Medicine are here ...

How to Look After Your Spinal Health When it comes to supporting your health, we rarely think about how we can keep our spines in top condition—that is, until you’re plagued with back pain. Fortunately, many sources of back pain and discomfort can be ...

Poor posture poses more of a problem than being visually unappealing; it can actually wreak havoc on your back and neck health. The orthopedic experts at Methodist Sports Medicine are here to break down how your posture affects your spine health and how ...

Stretches that Offer Relief for Back Pain Many people find themselves pushing through minor aches and pains, but lower back pain can be hard to ignore. Fortunately, yoga and dynamic stretching can help to give you some relief. Cobra Pose Practicing the ...

Everything You Need to Know About Concussions According to the Brain Injury Research Institute (BIRI), an estimated 1.6-3.8 million recreation-related concussions affect Americans each year. With such shockingly high statistics, it is essential that ...

Properly Return to Activity Following a TBI Whether you've taken a nasty spill or experienced some impact that has resulted in a concussion, it is essential that you take the right precautions before jumping back into physical activity. The experts at ...

COVID-19 and Myocarditis Whether you’re preparing for this fall’s football season or you exercise to stay in shape, the risk of developing myocarditis while sick with COVID-19 may pose a problem. Methodist Sports Medicine is here to give you some ...

Misconceptions Surrounding Head Injuries Although we live in the age of technology and information where you can search for your symptoms online, there is also plenty of misinformation circulating on the internet when it comes to concussions and other ...

Whether you’ve taken a bad spill during a game or landed on your ankle wrong, you’ve probably been told to RICE your injury—but what does that mean?. The team at Methodist Sports Medicine is here to give you some insight into this at-home treatment method ...

Identifying a Concussion Whether you've collided with a fellow athlete on the field or fallen and hit your head, you may have experienced a concussion following the accident. Because concussions have the potential to become more severe brain injuries is ...

Whether you’re exercising just to stay fit or you’re a professional athlete, there is the potential to sustain a sports injury regardless of your athletic ability. Read on to learn more about the most common injuries that affect athletes at any level. ...

Recovering From an Athletic Injury Whether you are training, working out, or playing a vigorous game, a sports injury can happen at a moment’s notice. Whether you’ve sustained a minor injury or seem to have an old injury that still gives you problems from ...

Understanding Back Pain In Athletes Athletes aren’t strangers to pain, and back pain can be one problem that could lower their performance. Understanding the causes of back pain and how to prevent it can help athletes stay in top shape and have better ...

The Consequences of Ignoring Pain When it comes to training and working out, there’s a common misconception that more pain is equivalent to getting more significant muscle gain or other physical benefits. By following a “no pain, no gain” mindset during ...

Eating Healthy at Home When spending more time at home, it can be easy to fall into the habit of eating more and indulging in your favorite guilty pleasures. While treating yourself every once in a while is okay, consistently grabbing unhealthy snacks may ...

Yoga for Athletes No matter your sport of choice, yoga can be beneficial for athletes who wish to improve their game and take their fitness routine to the next level. Here are six ways athletes can reap the benefits of yoga: 1. Improve Breathing Correctly ...

Exercising at Home Now that we are well into social distancing and gyms have been closed, you may have been finding it challenging to workout at home — but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. While we may be confined to our four walls, it’s more important ...

Being Prepared for Spring Sports Whether college or professional, springtime is a popular season for sports. However, jumping into your spring sports just before the season starts isn’t the best way to get off to a winning start. Without ample time to ...

How Exercise Impacts Heart Health While it’s common knowledge that exercise is good for you, many people might not know what the benefits of regular exercise are? Besides lowering stress, controlling body weight, and reducing the risk of depression and ...