For all of the readers patiently awaiting the solution for how to help support our patients or children who participate in year-round sports at a young age, here is part 3 of the three-part series on Early Sports Specialization. In part 1 of this series,...
In part 1 of this series on Early Sports Specialization, I discussed the definition and reasoning behind this concerning trend in athletic participation and hinted at the risks of early specialization. As stated in the prior blog, early sports specialization is defined by a pre-pubertal...
Exciting research is rapidly being published in the field of Spine and Sports Medicine, leading to advancements in the treatment of pain and injury. Desert Spine and Sports (with locations in Mesa and Phoenix Arizona) recognize the importance of staying “up to date” for our...
The “why” behind my writing of this blog comes from both a medical perspective and a personal one. As specialists in Spine and Sports Medicine, the doctors in my practice are seeing an alarming number of overuse injuries in our young patients who participate in...
When your joints are so stiff and uncomfortable that it is even painful to walk, it may seem impossible to get your body moving again. There is hope! Desert Spine and Sports helps patients in the Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert areas relieve pain...
Last month I discussed that NSAIDs substantially increase the risk of myocardial infarction with immediate use. Given that NSAIDs are also known to have harmful effects on the gastrointestinal system (think bleeding and ulcers), there is a strong impetus to identify other treatment options that...
We Treat Back Pain, Neck Pain, Herniated Disc and more In Mesa, AZ More locations in Scottsdale & Phoenix We at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians are pleased to announce our new and expanded location in Mesa, Arizona. We are passionate about providing world-class patient care, and...
Most doctors and patients remember the story about Vioxx (Rofecoxib). This NSAID was approved by the FDA in 1999 and was expected to be superior to all other NSAIDS due to fewer problems in the GI system (think less ulcers), but five years after its...
Being able to run, dance, jump or just doing daily routine without pain is a powerful thing. When you have sharp pain in your low back, throbbing pain or a dull ache, it can drastically hinder your day. You never realize how much your back...
Is Yoga Good for my Low Back Pain? Nearly every day, a patient asks me whether yoga would be a good idea to help manage their low back pain. And the resounding answer is yes! The practice of yoga encompasses physical and mental aspects with practitioners...