by William Brown, MD | Aug 15, 2016 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Think You Need to See a Sports Hernia Specialist? Take This Quiz!You’re down with a mystery injury. Call it an ache, a sprain or a twisted who-knows-what, but you’ve been injured and ice and a WebMD search just isn’t cutting it this time. Once you’ve ruled out all the...
by William Brown, MD | Jul 4, 2016 | Sports Hernia Prevention, Sports Hernia Questions, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Parents’ Guide to Sports Hernias in TeensTeenagers and sports are seemingly synonymous. Sometimes, it can seem like your kids are going in an endless circle from school, to practice, and to games or competitions. But like with any athlete, preventing injury should be...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 20, 2016 | General Information, Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Resources
There are No “Stupid Questions”Sports hernias are some of the most common injuries suffered by athletes, but some of the least understood by physicians. In all sports, injury prevention is key, and avoiding sports hernias is no exception. But how can...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Resources, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
What is the Cause of Groin Pain?The most common cause of groin pain is an injury to the adductor longus tendon, for two reasons. First, the adductor longus has the greater angle of attachment than other hip adductors. So with abduction of the hip, the adductor longus...
by William Brown, MD | Apr 29, 2016 | General Information, Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Resources
With sports hernias so often misdiagnosed and the injury often misunderstood by athletes and physicians alike, it’s helpful having a glossary of sports hernia-related terminology for easy reference.Fully understanding the underlying issues surrounding sports hernias...
by William Brown, MD | Apr 22, 2016 | General Information, Sports Hernia Questions
A sports hernia is different than a traditional hernia. A sports hernia is a tear or strain of the muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments in the groin and lower abdominal wall. The cause is most often sports that involve acceleration and cutting. The physicians have...