Treatment - Sporty Doctor https://sportydoctor.com Sports Medicine Advice for Weekend Warriors Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:22:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://sportydoctor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Sporty-Doctor-Favicon-32x32.png Treatment - Sporty Doctor https://sportydoctor.com 32 32 9 SI Joint Exercises and Stretches for Pain Relief and Stability https://sportydoctor.com/si-joint-exercises/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:17 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=1009475 SI joint exercises can help you move more comfortably when pain near the back of your pelvis makes walking, lifting, turning, or getting out of a chair difficult. The goal is not to force the joint back into place. It is to restore comfortable movement and improve the strength and control around it. This guide...

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]]> Top 8 Hip Pain Exercises to Avoid: Tips for Treating Hip Pain https://sportydoctor.com/hip-pain-exercises-to-avoid/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:14:54 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=6004 Pain originating from the hips can be a constant annoyance in daily life. Whether from a temporary injury or long-term condition, you may experience pain while walking or remaining still for extended periods of time. If you are truly unfortunate, you might even have to deal with both. Rest is usually the first step after...

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]]> Pinched Nerve in Hip: Causes, Treatments, & How to Find Relief https://sportydoctor.com/pinched-nerve-in-hip/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:13:33 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5921 Experiencing a pinched nerve in your hip can often be excruciating for people. The nerves in our hips help us do simple activities like walking, running, jumping, and sitting. So, when the nerves are compressed or “pinched,” it takes a toll on our everyday lives and makes the most basic tasks extremely uncomfortable. If you’re...

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]]> Will Walking on a Torn Meniscus Make it Worse? https://sportydoctor.com/will-walking-on-a-torn-meniscus-make-it-worse/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:23:41 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=5367 While it depends on the type and severity of your injury, studies have indicated that physical therapy exercises can help a meniscus tear heal quicker. Learn what causes meniscal tears, how to treat them, and when weight-bearing rehabilitation can help them heal quicker.  What is a Meniscus Tear? Menisci are pieces of wedge-shaped cartilage on...

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]]> How to Heal a Sprained Ankle Fast at Home https://sportydoctor.com/how-to-heal-a-sprained-ankle-fast/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:15:58 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=2780 Ankle sprains are common in athletes, but that doesn’t mean they’re not serious.  An ankle injury can take you out of the game for a week or more if not treated properly. Get back on your feet faster by following these treatment tips for healing a sprained ankle ASAP. Sprained ankles make up about a...

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]]> Is Walking Good For Plantar Fasciitis? https://sportydoctor.com/is-walking-good-for-plantar-fasciitis/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 02:12:50 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=2689 Plantar fasciitis can get in the way of everyday activity. When you feel that sharp pain in the bottom of your foot and heel sitting down is the only thing that seems to help. But many people who suffer from foot issues still want to be active. Patients often ask me if it’s okay to...

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]]> Do You Have Elbow Pain When Lifting Weights? https://sportydoctor.com/elbow-pain-when-lifting/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:55:45 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=2629 People often overlook their elbows when designing exercise routines and self-care plans, but these joints take a lot of abuse in the course of a workout. Incorrect repetitive motions in something as simple as push-ups may cause a misalignment in your joints, including the elbows, leading to pain. How can you plan to avoid elbow...

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]]> 11 Practical Plantar Fasciitis Home Remedies For Pain Relief https://sportydoctor.com/plantar-fasciitis-home-remedies/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 06:52:28 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=907 I’m on my feet for hours during the day. Combine that with my love of running on the beach, and it’s no wonder why I suffer from plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes heel pain and inflammation. As a sports medicine doctor, I also treat plantar fascia pain in my patients. That’s why I decided...

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]]> Common Sports Injuries: Prevention & Rehab Guide https://sportydoctor.com/common-sports-injuries/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:18:58 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=923 As a family physician practicing sports medicine, I see a lot of injuries. Although some are caused by accidents, most injuries can be prevented. In this post, I’ll share with you the 19 most common sports injuries. I’ll also provide some useful information to help with prevention, treatments and physical therapy exercises. Which Sports Have...

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]]> How To Treat Tennis Elbow At Home https://sportydoctor.com/how-to-treat-tennis-elbow-at-home/ https://sportydoctor.com/how-to-treat-tennis-elbow-at-home/#respond Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:16:54 +0000 https://sportydoctor.com/?p=1163 Golfers and tennis players who tend to make repetitive movements in an athletic setting, often feel symptoms of Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. This condition around the elbow can lead to stiffness, swelling, joint pain and difficulty moving. If you don‘t play tennis, it doesn‘t automatically keep you out of risk, since only 5 percent...

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