Spring and early summer are finally here, and that means many of us are spending more time outside planting flowers, pulling weeds, spreading mulch, mowing the lawn, and cleaning up the yard. Unfortunately, it also means my office starts filling up with people saying things like: "My back has been killing me since I planted my garden." "I bent over pulling weeds all weekend and now I can barely stand up straight." "I didn't think gardening counted as exercise, but apparently

A baseball player in a red jersey and cap delivers a powerful pitch on a sunny day, set against a lush green backdrop. If you’re a youth baseball pitcher—or a parent of one—arm pain can feel scary and confusing. The most common assumption is: “My arm hurts, so my arm must be weak.” But here’s the truth I see every week in my clinic: 👉 Most arm pain in youth pitchers is not an arm problem. It ’s a whole-body movement problem that shows up at the arm. Understanding this diffe

Kinesiology tape applied to Knee You’ve probably seen it before — that colorful tape on athletes’ shoulders, knees, or backs. From professional players to weekend warriors, Kinesiology Tape (often called RockTape , KT Tape , or Kinesio Tape ) has become a staple in sports medicine and rehab. But what exactly is it, and does it actually help? 💡 What Is Kinesiology Tape? Rocktape, KT Tape, Theraband Tape Kinesiology Tape is a special elastic tape designed to move with

When I was in college, I knew I wanted a career in medicine. I had been an athlete my entire life, but I was fortunate—I never dealt with...