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Most Common Baseball Elbow Injuries: What Players Miss Early

Most Common Baseball Elbow Injuries: What Players Miss Early

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 11, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Most baseball elbow injuries come from cumulative throwing stress plus fatigue, not one single throw. Medial elbow pain is common and may involve flexor tendon overload or UCL strain patterns, so early evaluation matters when pain persists. The fastest...
Common Surfing Injuries You Should Not Ignore

Common Surfing Injuries You Should Not Ignore

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 11, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Common surfing injuries often come from paddling volume, prolonged extension posture, and fatigue-driven technique changes. Shoulder, low back, neck, ribs, knee, and ankle issues are the most frequent problem areas for surfers. The best prevention plan...
Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injuries in Pickleball: Risks & Prevention

Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injuries in Pickleball: Risks & Prevention

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 4, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Most pickleball shoulder pain is overuse related and tied to volume, endurance, and movement control. Rotator cuff and scapular endurance protect the shoulder during high-rep swings and fast reactions. Warm ups, thoracic mobility, and whole-body power...
Stubborn Hip Pain in Women: Pelvic Floor, Tendon, and Labral Causes

Stubborn Hip Pain in Women: Pelvic Floor, Tendon, and Labral Causes

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 2, 2026 | Conditions

Hip pain in women is incredibly common, yet many women spend months or years trying stretches, injections, massages, or strengthening exercises without lasting relief. One reason hip pain can become so persistent is because the hip rarely functions in isolation. The...
Why Lower Back Pain Happens in Golfers: Mechanics, Treatment & Recovery

Why Lower Back Pain Happens in Golfers: Mechanics, Treatment & Recovery

by Dr. Veronica Jow | May 4, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Golf back pain often comes from the low back compensating for hip and thoracic limits plus core and glute endurance gaps. Common swing stress patterns include early extension, excessive slide, and waist-driven rotation. The best recovery plan combines...
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