During the Holidays, many of us will be celebrating the season with friends and families at parties and gatherings. During many of these events, delicious food and sweets will be in abundance. Many of us become less active in winter. Combine these factors, and it is no wonder weight gain can be an issue this time of year. Those…
As fall leaves turn and the weather changes, many people like to get out and explore nature. Walking and hiking in nature can be an enjoyable activity done alone or with friends; to disconnect or reconnect. Whatever your hiking preferences are, there are musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health benefits. As discussed in this column previously, any new activity should be approached…
As an orthopedic surgeon, I am routinely asked about the best ways to alleviate joint pain. As an orthopedic surgeon in LA, I am often asked about the best ways to naturally alleviate joint pain. There are many answers to this, and I try to individualize my recommendations based on patients’ goals. Some patients are unable to take traditional…
As the school year begins again and many student athletes return to competition, I thought we could discuss a common question that I hear in my office. What is that click in my knee? I hear this question from athletes and non-athletes alike. Many of us hear our knees click, crack or sound like ‘Rice Krispies’ when we flex and…
The first heatwave of the summer hit Southern California this week. Many of us flock to the beaches to cool off and enjoy summer. Maybe you will play some beach volleyball, throw the football or frisbee, and I see more and more Spikeball games every year. Whatever your summer hobbies or sports are, shoulder pain can impact your ability to…
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Great lyrics from Louis Armstrong. Love the version Sublime put out in the 90’s, too. I think we can all begin to feel summer vibes. Kids are out of school, graduations are happening, pools are open, and the weather is heating up. With summer comes more time outdoors and more sunshine. As the sun…
I often get asked in my office which is better, heat or ice? In an effort to help guide people who are treating musculoskeletal pain on their own, I thought I’d write a piece on that exact topic this month. The debate about heat or ice is a popular topic. A quick online search of heat vs. ice showed 1.2…
As the madness of March fades into April, the focus of the sports world shifts away from college basketball. This April, NBA and NHL playoffs races are heating up, the MLB season begins, and teams are competing to qualify for the World Cup. But one event will always be synonymous with April, The Masters. As an avid, though below average,…
Spring forward! Not just a gymnastics maneuver but a call to spring and the beginning of daylight savings time. Additional hours of daylight in the evening means we can all enjoy more of that much-needed California sunshine. As our local athletes spend more time training outside, our gymnasts continue to work hard inside, often year-round. Gymnastics is a rigorous sport…
Baseball and softball are back! I can’t believe that it is baseball and softball season already. Although the MLB might be in a lockout, our local teams in Manhattan Beach and Torrance, Burbank, La Cañada, La Crescenta, Pasadena and all over Los Angeles are just getting started. With baseball skills evaluations complete and practices upcoming, I thought this month’s update…