Ensuring Safety in Youth Football Starts with Awareness Michael Ellerbusch, MD, Non-surgical Sports Medicine – Southlake Orthopaedics

Football is a wonderful sport that teaches children about teamwork, perseverance, and personal accountability. There can be injuries with any contact sports on the football field.  Through education and proper preparation, the risk of injury can be significantly reduced. Thankfully, the President of Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League, Scott Verner, cares deeply for the safety […]

Kicking the Most Common Soccer Injuries

Beau Grantier, MD, Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Specialist Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the entire world, but it can be quite an intense sport. That intensity can ultimately lead to injuries. In fact, 25% of people playing this fast-paced game will receive an injury just this year alone. Most of these injuries […]

Tips for Healthy Eating for Bone Health in the New Year

After the holiday season spent splurging on delicious, decadent treats, it’s time to get serious about implementing a healthy eating plan for the new year, especially if you want to keep your bones strong and healthy in 2023. Support your bones going into the new year with these healthy eating tips: 1. Get in that […]

Keep the Season Merry and Bright by Avoiding These Holiday Mishaps

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but amid all the holly jolly magic, accidents can happen. Many holiday hazards are related specifically to sprucing up and getting ready for the season. After all, when you’re gearing up to have the entire family over to celebrate and there are halls to deck, […]

Football Injuries That Are Most Likely to Land You in Need of a Specialist 

It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school, the air is getting (slightly) cooler, and football teams all over the country are gearing up for their big games. The cheering, the game winning field goals, the athleticism of the players—football is hands-down one of the best parts of fall. While it’s […]

Should I See a Chiropractor or a Spine Specialist? 

Neck and spine pain are no joke—when you’re suffering from pain in those areas, the pain is all you can think about. But where do you go to get relief? Your friends and family may give you advice, but really, you need concrete guidance on what to do when you’re suffering from debilitating spine pain. […]