Sciatica and Epidurals: Understanding Your Pain Relief Options

Throughout the week, we’ve addressed some of the ways that new and experienced runners can stave off the threat of injury. However, even a little bit of walking can be beneficial to those persons who...

Here at DISC, we’re big proponents of exhausting all non-surgical options first before advising that a patient undergo some type of non-invasive operation to correct the pain. Typically, these...

Yesterday, we paid attention to some of the things that experienced runners are well-served in doing if they hope to avoid injury. But for some, reaching those upper echelons is going to be a...

One common problem that we run into is persons not seeking assistance from a medical professional in a timely manner. Some individuals are more inclined to put up with an injury than they are to take...

A new article in the Boston Globe takes a look at the injurious impact that a need for speed has had on pitchers throughout Major League Baseball. While addressing team owners recently, no less than...

When it comes to running, just when you think you’ve reached a place where there’s really no more room for improvement, you find out that even a slight adjustment can pay huge dividends for your body...

If you’re an avid golfer, then you’re probably looking forward to the pristine weather that the spring and summer typically bring. However, getting the same scores consistently may be easier said...

Many people tend to think of sports medicine as being exclusively for elite athletes, but this simply isn't the case. No matter what level of fitness you may be at in your own life, when you’re...

In addition to being soccer and baseball season, the spring is also track and field season. And while there isn’t much contact in the various activities that comprise track and field, there are...

If you’re weight lifting with any kind of regularity, then you’ll want to take certain steps to prevent the type of damage that can result from wrenching motions. Your back can endure a lot of stress...

A new article in the New York Times examines the potential benefits of a scoliosis treatment known as the Schroth method. The author, who has reportedly dealt with scoliosis throughout her life,...

Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the importance of adjusting to the demands of a triathlon training regimen. You can’t just be an expert at a single facet of the race; you need to embrace each...