Whether it’s from overexertion, injury, or an underlying medical condition, back pain can significantly impact physical performance and affect your quality of life. Many athletes typically believe chronic pain is an inevitable consequence of their lifestyle and work. What they don’t know is that modern treatment can drastically reduce pain from long-lasting injuries. Many things
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The Best Ways to Recover from a Pulled Muscle
Pulled muscles, also referred to as muscle strains, are among the most common reasons NFL players miss their training/game. However, pulled muscles don’t just affect NFL players. If you’re living an active lifestyle or involved in sports, you’re also bound to eventually pull a muscle, possibly as a result of repetitive motion, trauma, overstretching, or
Read MoreWhen You Should and Shouldn’t See a Chiropractor
Did you know that you are far more at risk when you take over-the-counter medications for your back pain than when you see a chiropractor? Chiropractors are essentially joint, muscle, nervous system, and spine experts. What sets them apart from medical practitioners who specialize in these body systems is that chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation
Read MoreAcupuncture and Dry Needling for Lower Back Pain
Are you suffering from low back pain? If so, you’re not alone: It is estimated that 84% of American adults report low back pain at some point during their lives. Low back pain is classified as acute (lasting less than a month), subacute (lasting between one and three months), and chronic (lasting more than three
Read MoreHow to Choose a Sports Rehab Clinic
Anyone who is experiencing pain from a musculoskeletal injury can benefit from treatment at a sports rehabilitation clinic. In addition to serving people who play sports, a sports clinic can help those who have arthritis and experience joint pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Not all rehabilitation clinics are created equal, and choosing the
Read MoreWhen Is a Sports Injury Serious Enough?
Sports injuries are common in athletes and children because of their physical activities. These injuries are often the result of accidents during play or exercise, improper form or equipment, and lack of conditioning, among others. Sports injuries are categorized as acute or chronic, depending on whether it happened instantly or over a long period. Some
Read MoreBenefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Physician
Sports medicine is often thought of as a medical specialty that only caters to athletes or exercise fanatics. However, sports medicine physicians actually provide non-operative treatments and solutions for health conditions of all kinds affecting the musculoskeletal system. These issues and injuries can affect anyone, so visiting a sports medicine physician can be very beneficial
Read MoreCommon Treatments for Back Pain
There are many possible causes of back pain – including a muscle strain, a herniated disc in the spine, or even arthritis. A sports medicine doctor can determine what is causing your back pain and can recommend or prescribe treatment to relieve the pain and restore your flexibility. Most cases of back pain respond to
Read MoreWelcome to Our Orthopedic Blog
Reagan Integrated Sports Medicine is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in chiropractic and sports medicine. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to share this information with your friends and family. If you have
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