Concussions: When in Doubt, Take them Out

Concussions are a hot topic in the health field today as they become more and more prevalent among athletes of all types.  The intensity of sports and level of competition as well as the amount of people participating in sports contributes to the increase in incidents of concussions. Because of how frequently concussions can occur, [...]

SSR Recognized as a Authorized Provider by the American Red Cross

Sport and Spine Rehab’s Athletic Trainer, Jena Etnoyer is now recognized by the American Red Cross as an instructor for First Aid, CPR/AED for the lay person, and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer! She has previously taught under the umbrella of the university she worked for; however,  she contacted the American Red Cross and was able to register [...]

What Is the Relationship Between Injury and Future Injury?

When a patient comes in our office with the chief complaint of a musculoskeletal injury, a detailed history needs to be taken to determine if this is something that’s totally new, or an injury where there has been  reoccurring incidence. There is most certainly a relationship between injury and future injury in that previous injury [...]

Athletic Performance and Adjustments

There are many theories as to why people should go to the chiropractor.  What most people don’t realize is that the role of the sports chiropractor is to facilitate athletes’ performance by early diagnosis and prompt treatment of an injury. If there is aberrant motion of a joint, this nerve compression decreases the neurological reflex [...]

Is Your Daily Commuting a Pain in the Butt?

Besides the annoying drivers slamming their brakes every minute and the occasional “Rubber Neckers”, a daily commute can literally be a pain in the butt. Prolonged sitting without positional changes can cause irritation and stress in the lumbar spine, making sitting uncomfortable. Sitting leads to higher pressures between the discs of the vertebrae compared to [...]

Weight Loss Tips: Intermittent Fasting and Exercise

In light of some new trends in the diet and weight loss world, this post is meant to educate on what beneficial effects there may be for exercising while in a fasted state. New research and popular knowledge has been gaining ground about weight loss and weight management benefits of intermittent fasting. One particular study, [...]

Reducing Your Risk of Falling

Slipping and Falling on the ice results in countless injuries and fractures every winter.  Though our winter has not been too bad thus far, we have had a few minor snow and ice events and there is still plenty of winter left to give us some trouble.   Here are a couple of simple ways to [...]

What to do when you have been involved in an Accident

You’re just sitting at the red light or stopped in DC’s infamous traffic and suddenly: WHAM! Someone uses you as a crash test dummy. Alright what’s your next move? Call your doctor, call a lawyer, call your mother? So what do you do when you have been involved in an accident? First of all, as [...]

Sport and Spine Rehab of Rockville Starts 2013 with a New Lecture Series

Sport and Spine Rehab of Rockville initiated its new 2013 Lecture Series on January 17th by presenting the topic “How To Adhere to Your New Year’s Resolutions.”  The first lecture in the series was presented by Dr. Jenn Davis, D.C, an associate at the SSR of Rockville location. The new lecture series will continue on [...]

Preventing Low Back Pain: Tips from Sport & Spine Rehab

Low back pain can be a fairly serious condition. And while some back pain is unavoidable, such as back pain from injuries, most low back pain is preventable. In fact, the best two ways to avoid back pain are to improve your physical condition and your body mechanics. Physical Conditioning Regular Exercise: Regular, low-impact exercises, [...]

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