What do sports medicine doctors do?

Sports medicine doctors work with professional athletes and casual exercisers alike, treating a wide range of sports-related back, neck, and joint injuries. They are typically orthopedic surgeons, pain management physicians, physiatrists, or primary care physicians, with special training in sports medicine. Essentially, a sports medicine physician provides total care for athletes. They specialize in the treatment and prevention of sports injuries using a variety of techniques, including but not limited to physical therapy and pain management depending on the injury and needs of the patient.

What should I expect on my first visit to a sports medicine center?

When you become a patient of our practice, you’ll start out with an appointment with one of our physicians . You’ll discuss your experience, your pain levels, and how your sports injury is affecting your life and usual routine. Our doctors will typically ask you some questions related to your injury, overall health, and goals for recovery. From there, we’ll begin to chart a course of action that will help you stay healthy, active, and excited for all of your future athletic endeavors. Your treatment plan may include interventional pain management , physical therapy and rehabilitation , and chiropractic and will always be tailored to you as an individual.

What is the difference between a sports medicine doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Sports medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons both specialize in the musculoskeletal system, but orthopedic surgeons typically treat patients through surgery. Our sports medicine specialists are focused on non-surgical treatment options, so that means that we prefer to help our patients heal through a combination of evidence-based approaches, like stretching and strengthening exercises, pain management procedures, and good old-fashioned listening and hard work. We find that the majority of our patients find pain relief through these methods and are able to resume their usual sports and athletic endeavors, without the need for orthopedic surgery.

Do I need a referral from my primary care physician to make an appointment with a sports medicine specialist?

We are proud to be the first stop of our athlete patients seeking pain relief from sports injuries. You do not need a referral to make an appointment and we can get you started right away! Our team is motivated to help you get back in the game. And with all of our specialists conveniently located in the same locations, we want to get you moving and feeling better as quickly as possible!

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The Spine & Sports Health Center's team of sports medicine specialists are here to help get you back to what you love, as quickly as possible. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we help our patients get the relief they need through a combination of non-surgical, advanced therapies and proven sports rehabilitation techniques. Meet with one of our sports medicine specialists in Hoboken, Jersey City or Bayonne, NJ.

Advanced Sports Medicine Care

When you love the game, you sometimes have to accept the risk of injury that comes along with it. But that doesn't make it any less frustrating or disheartening when you’re being kept from the sports and activities you love. To get you back to your usual routine as quickly as possible, our interventional pain management doctors and skilled physical therapists will work with you to create a plan that will help you regain your strength, flexibility, mobility—and, just as importantly, your confidence.

When should I see a Sports Medicine specialist?

If you’ve recently experienced an injury that is preventing you from returning to your usual athletic routines, or if you’ve been suffering for some time due to a previous injury or athletic overuse of a particular area of the body, it’s recommended that you see a sports medicine specialist. Put simply, if you’re dealing with any kind of sports injury that doesn’t seem to be improving, we advise you to schedule a consultation.

If you’re unsure and would like to speak to an expert about your options, contact us today. We offer free Q&A sessions to help get you started.

Sports Medicine Techniques

At The Spine & Sports Health Center, we provide a comprehensive approach to sports medicine. After speaking with you in-depth about your injury and pinning down your goals, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan to get you out of the sidelines and back in the game. Depending on your specific needs, a combination of advanced therapies and rehabilitation techniques will be recommended, with a detailed treatment schedule laid out for you. You can learn more about each of these treatments below.

A Personal Approach to Your Treatment

When recovering and regaining strength after a sports injury, one size doesn’t fit all: Even when dealing with the same type of injury, what works for someone else may not be best for you. At The Spine & Sports Health Center, our board certified physicians will:

Understand your goals by taking the time to listen and focus on what matters most to you.
Accurately diagnose your pain using the latest diagnostic technology, as well as good old-fashioned listening and observation.
Design your personalized treatment plan combining the most effective and least invasive options to fit your unique needs -- without the risks or complications of surgery.
See you through to long-term healing with focused follow-up care.

Helping Athletes Stay Active

The sports medicine specialists at The Spine & Sports Health Center are committed to helping you stay healthy and active, so you can keep doing what you love for years to come. Offering the most advanced rehab techniques and therapies available, we work closely with all of our patients to create a personalized plan of action that will not only help them recover from their injuries, but also prevent future ones.

We Treat Pain from Head to Toe

Back & Neck Pain

Pain and injuries to the back, neck and spine are the most common conditions treated at The Spine & Sports Health center. Whether you have sciatica, a spinal fracture or a common sprain or strain, we've got you covered.

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is most often caused by an injury to the rotator cuff. There are alternative causes related to arthritis, cartilage damage and other injuries. Whether you have a rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder or shoulder impingement, we've got you covered.

Hip, Leg & Pelvis Pain

Because the hip joint, lower back, and leg bones are all connected, hip and leg pain can have a wide range of causes. Whether you have sacroiliac joint dysfunction, hip bursitis or a common sprain or strain, we've got you covered.

Knee Pain

Knee pain can be caused by overuse, a sudden injury or an underlying condition. The Spine & Sports Health Center team specializes in knee pain, including treatment for knee bursitis, and sprains and strains of the ACL, LCL and MCL.

Foot & Ankle Pain

Pain and injuries to the foot and ankle can keep you from getting around, from working and from playing. Whether you have plantar fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis or a common sprain or strain, we've got you covered.

Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain

Pain and injuries to the hand, wrist and elbow can interfere with your daily life and ability to work. Whether you have tennis elbow, trigger finger, carpal tunnel or a common sprain or strain, we've got you covered.

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