by William Brown, MD | Aug 25, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
The Classic Signs and Symptoms of a Sports HerniaIf we’ve said it once, we’ve said it hundreds of times. Sports hernia injuries are difficult to pinpoint and diagnose. An athlete can visit many physicians before successfully diagnosing the true cause of...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 27, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
Understanding Bilateral Sports HerniasIn a world of complex medical terminology and an alphabet soup of diagnoses, it can be difficult to understand exactly what your injury means without your own medical degree. For sports hernias, this holds true as well.A sports...
by William Brown, MD | May 20, 2015 | Diagnoses, General Information, Sports Hernia Prevention
You Don’t Need to be a Sports Enthusiasts to Get a Sports HerniaSports Hernia injuries are often misdiagnosed by the physicians, leading to patients bouncing between doctors and specialists. The initial treatment is usually rest and analgesic medications. Then...
by William Brown, MD | May 15, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
A Sports Hernias by Any Other Trauma is Still a Sports HerniaUnlike most confusing medical terms for injuries, a sports hernia appears fairly straightforward. The name seems to say it all: a hernia that can happen while playing sports. However, this is not always the...
by William Brown, MD | Apr 30, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
The Difference Between Gilmore’s Groin and a Sports HerniaA sports hernia diagnosis is often the final step in a journey through multiple doctors’ offices, web searches and almost endless frustration. Determining that your injury is a sports hernia is not an easy...
by William Brown, MD | Mar 24, 2015 | Diagnoses, General Information, Sports Hernia Questions
Long-term Sports Hernia Sufferers Finding Answers on the Web If you’ve ever suffered from one, then you of all people know exactly how tough a sports hernia diagnosis is to come by. After all, many doctors are unfamiliar with diagnosing the injury and often do not...