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As the weather continues to warm here in California, there are a new series of sports for us to get excited about. While we can train and prepare ahead of time to avoid getting hurt, sometimes spring sports injuries are inevitable.

There is no way to completely rule out the risks associated with spring sports, but by utilizing these four precautions, you can minimize your risk of injury significantly.

Though having a jumper’s knee may sound fun, the symptoms that accompany this condition can cause a great deal of pain for athletes. Also known as patellar tendonitis, this condition is characterized by the weakening and inflammation of the patellar tendon.

In February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and The Heart Truth® celebrate American Heart Month to motivate Americans in being more proactive about the prevention of heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, and Cardiovascular Disease kills about 2,300 people a day. Taking better care of your heart will do more than just prevent heart disease.

As many of us continue to work from home, it is important to make sure that you’re taking care of our bodies while we continue to adjust to this new work environment. The spine specialists at

Between cooler weather in California and the need to stay at home during COVID-19, this winter may prove tricky on your spine. From the way we sit to immobility through the day, there are plenty of actions (or lack of actions) that can impact the health of our spine and cause issues down the road.