Tripping while running is not only embarrassing, but also very dangerous. David Crawford warns readers that the injuries sustained can range anywhere from a minor sprain to severe head trauma. Luckily, falls are avoidable. There are a number of things you can do to minimize the risk of tripping while running, jogging, or sprinting. 1. …
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For many, full-body massages are a luxury treatment. Most people only sign up for one when they want to spoil themselves to a day of fun and relaxation. However, David Crawford argues that full-body massages should be a regular thing. Some benefits of getting a rubdown once or twice a month include: 1. Faster Muscle …
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David Crawford understands that many athletes fear ACL injuries because these can potentially end their careers. While this does still happen, procedures like arthroscopy and other advanced surgical techniques make it possible for most ACLs to heal enough for the injured athletes to return to their careers. In most cases, injuries can be healed as long as …
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Are you having trouble with neck and shoulder pain? David Crawford shares three exercises to help get rid of the pain without turning to pain killers: 1. Chair Rotations David Crawford recommends this to office workers who sit down all day. This is a quick, discreet stretch you can do right from your chair: How …
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Sprained ankles are a very common injury. In fact, more than 25,000 people sprain their ankles daily in the U.S. alone. However, just because it is common doesn’t mean you can ignore it. David Crawford emphasizes that sprained ankles, if left untreated, can lead to more severe complications. In worse cases, they can trigger long-term …
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There are those who use the terms orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician interchangeably. Both are trained in musculoskeletal medicine, but they have different specialties and offer varying treatment or rehabilitation services. Still unclear? Don’t worry because David Crawford will explain everything that patients need to know: Orthopedic Surgeon An orthopedic surgeon is a professional …
In case of an injury brought about by sports, exercise, or other forms of physical activity, David Crawford advises you to see a sports medicine physician like himself. Apart from helping people recover from a sport or other physical activity-related injury, sports physicians can also improve a person’s athletic ability, as well as prevent future injuries. …
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Sciatica, according to sports medicine doctor David Crawford, is a common sports injury that originates in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttock, and travels down the leg. It is nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. It usually feels like a constant burning sensation …
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David Crawford, a sports medicine doctor, specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of common athletic-related injuries, including shin splints. Shin splints refers to the pain felt along the front of your lower leg, at the shin bone, concentrated on the lower leg between the ankle and knee. It typically affects individuals who engage in moderate …
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In sports medicine, physicians such as David Crawford have vast experience with athletic injuries, including ways to minimally treat those injuries so that patients are able to return to their optimal condition, performing sports and their usual activities. Here are some facts about sports medicine that not many people know about: Sports medicine is a …
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