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Back pain, disc problems, and hip injuries in active adults and athletes.

Back & Hip · August 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Hip Mobility for Golfers: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Your golf swing is only as good as what your hips can actually do. Here is what hip mobility really means for golfers, how restrictions show up in your swing, and the two movements that make the biggest difference.

Back & Hip · July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Degenerative Disc Disease: What Your Doctor Did Not Tell You

Getting a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease can be very scary. Here is what the diagnosis actually means, why it is one of the most misunderstood findings in musculoskeletal medicine, and what athletes need to know before changing their training because of it.

Back & Hip · July 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Hip labral tears in athletes: do you actually need surgery?

A hip labral tear on your MRI is not automatically a surgery consult. Here is what athletes actually need to know about labral tears, FAI, treatment options, and the arthritis question everyone asks.

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