Sports Injuries

Sometimes, but rarely the way most active people think. Mild discomfort that improves with movement is often okay. Pain that worsens with activity, sharp pain, or pain that limits range of motion is a stop signal. The difference matters because pushing through the wrong kind of pain converts an acute injury into a chronic one.

When imaging will change the treatment plan. If you heard a pop, cannot bear weight, have visible deformity, or the clinical picture is unclear, imaging is appropriate. For most over-use injuries with clear clinical findings, MRI is not necessary to begin treatment.

Highly variable. Acute soft tissue strains often resolve in two to six weeks with appropriate care. Tendon injuries take longer, typically two to four months for meaningful return. Severe injuries or those requiring regenerative therapy may need three to six months for full return. Your consultation establishes a realistic timeline.

In most cases, yes. The goal is modified training that maintains fitness without reproducing the injury. We help you identify what to modify, what to maintain, and when to add back the activity that triggered the problem.

Recurring injury usually means the cause has not been addressed. The injury is the result; something in your training, mechanics, or recovery is the cause. We evaluate the full picture and address what created the injury, not just the injury itself.

Cortisone reduces inflammation but can weaken tendon tissue with repeated use. PRP regenerates tissue. For a tendon injury, cortisone may give you a few weeks of relief while making the underlying problem worse. PRP takes longer to deliver but heals what is actually broken.

Often better. The right treatment, paired with addressing the cause, frequently leaves athletes stronger and more durable than they were before the injury. The injury becomes a forcing function for the corrective work that should have happened earlier.

Often, yes, depending on the tear. Partial tears and many full tears in older athletes respond well to PRP and structured rehabilitation. Surgery is appropriate for specific cases, particularly young athletes with complete tears who need to return to high-demand sports. We help you evaluate.

Cost depends on which therapies we use and the severity of the injury. Laser therapy is the most accessible entry point. PRP for a tendon injury represents a larger investment but often replaces months of lost training and the cost of surgery. Exact pricing is provided during your consultation.

We typically schedule consultations within one week. Same-week appointments are often available, particularly for active patients trying to limit time away from sport.