by William Brown, MD | Apr 3, 2017 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Warning Signs: It Might Be a Sports Hernia Pain, bruising and restricted movement are all warning signs of a sports hernia, but are often attributed to other injuries. Sometimes, minor symptoms can seem easy to ignore. But a sports hernia won’t go away on its own, so...
by William Brown, MD | Oct 3, 2016 | Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
The “S” Word: Sports Hernia Surgery In the medical world, there’s a word that patients often don’t like to hear. It starts with an S – surgery. When most athletes hear a doctor suggest a procedure, it’s anything but a relief. The very idea of surgery is often a...
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 | Aug 11, 2016 | General Information, Sports Hernia Rehabilitation, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
It isn’t a Sprint — It’s a MarathonFirst, a sports hernia diagnosis. Then surgical repair, and next comes the recovery process. Getting to the recovery stage can feel a little bit like finally crossing the finish line of a long race. You wouldn’t head...
by William Brown, MD | Jul 28, 2016 | General Information, Sports Hernia Rehabilitation, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Why Dr. William Brown Does Sports Hernia Recovery BestSports hernia injuries tend to heal very slowly if at all.A sports hernia injury is complex, requires specialized surgical repair and expertise in the recovery plan. Sports hernias occur when there is a tear in 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...
