The Center for Sports Medicine & Wellness
Charlie Miller 
You probably know that riding a bike can keep you in shape or help you lose weight, but there may be some benefits of riding a bike that you aren’t aware of. We’ll be discussing a few reasons why you should take up cycling if you aren’t already doing it. Improve your health This isn’t … Read more
When it comes to injuries, we understand that our patients want to avoid traditional surgery whenever possible. Compared to minimally invasive procedures, traditional surgery is much more difficult for patients to recover from and increases their risk of complications. It’s common for traditional surgery to be recommended to treat osteochondritis dissecans of the knee, but … Read more
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition affecting many adults over 40 years of age, regardless of their level of activity. However, it also affects many athletes involved in high-impact sports. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction surgery is often used to provide patients with relief from pain, but most of the methods used to treat … Read more
Many people tend to write off walking as a “pointless” exercise or as one that doesn’t accomplish much. That’s not really true, though. Walking on a regular basis offers both mental and physical health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. The best part? It’s free and easy to work into your daily … Read more
Degenerative disc disease is a normal part of the aging process. In fact, some adults may show signs of degenerative disc disease on MRI without experiencing any symptoms! Unfortunately, others will experience painful and debilitating symptoms that can affect their quality of life. Pain caused by degenerative disc disease can also be referred to different … Read more
An estimated 80% of adults age 55 and older show signs of having osteoarthritis on X-ray. However, only about 60% of these people experience symptoms related to this condition. This translates to about 240 million adults worldwide that deal with pain caused by osteoarthritis. With so many adults currently dealing with this pain, and so … Read more
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that adults deal with. It’s one of the most common reasons for missed days of work and one of the most prevalent causes of disability. However, annular tears, a prevailing cause of back pain, are not as well known as they should be. Considering that this … Read more
Bursitis affects about 9 million people in the United States, making it a fairly common condition. Ironically, the function of the bursae is to facilitate smooth and pain-free movement but when they become irritated and inflamed, the bursae can make movement limited and painful. If you or someone you know are suffering from this difficult … Read more
“Overhead athletes” refer to any athlete that participates in a sport that requires moving their upper arm and shoulder in an overhead arc. The most common overhead sports include baseball, softball, basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, and swimming. Participating in these sports places athletes at increased risk of shoulder injury because they require rapid and repetitive … Read more
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, almost 200,000 people sought medical attention for winter injuries in 2018. These were injuries like sprains, strains, fractures, and back and neck injuries, caused by sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, and tobogganing. Sports aren’t the only cause of winter injuries, though. Frostbite and hypothermia also … Read more