by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | July 30, 2021 | Chiropractic Care, Common Conditions, Sports Medicine
A pulled hamstring (or hamstring strains) is an extremely common injury in athletes with many things that can cause them. Hamstring injuries make up approximately 32% of all muscle strains in runners. The hamstring muscle is complex because it crosses not only at the...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | May 4, 2021 | Common Conditions, Running, Sports Medicine
Knee Pain People and runners of all ages are affected by knee pain and wish to get relief. The knee works like a hinge and provides the body with support and the ability to use our legs in a broad range of movement. A great deal of stress is placed on the knee while...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | September 30, 2020 | Common Conditions, Running, Sports Medicine
What Is An Ankle or Leg Sprain? A sprain is when the ligaments of a joint in the leg are damaged. This injury to the ligaments can result in a decreased instability which can start the process of arthritis and degeneration in the injured joint. This is different from...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | July 2, 2020 | Common Conditions, Running, Sports Medicine
Headaches that occur after running or other types of strenuous activities are generally known as jogger’s headache, runner’s headache and weightlifter’s headache, as well as the more official-sounding terms like exertional headache or exercise headache. Before we get...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | June 29, 2020 | Common Conditions
Backache and back pain in pregnancy is widespread, especially in the first and the last trimester. It is estimated that approximately 50% to 70% of pregnant women experience some form of backache during pregnancy. Such pain can be caused by several factors and may...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | February 15, 2020 | Common Conditions, Neurology, Sports Medicine
There are some basic steps that you can take to prevent a concussion while participating in sports. Following the rules of the sport is one of the best ways to prevent injuries in general as is practicing good sportsmanship at all times. Remember that you can still...
