Sports Medicine

Whether you’re a pro athlete, weekend warrior, or just like kicking a ball around with friends, the last thing you want is for an injury to bench you.

As a life long athlete himself, Dr. Geraci understands sports injuries and specializes in helping his patients to recover from sports injuries, getting them back into the game more quickly and stronger than ever. If you suffered a recent injury we would like to see you soon and will make every effort to see you within 48 hours of your injury. No matter when you were injured, we can still help. Call to schedule an appointment.

What is sports medicine?

The goal of sports medicine at Geraci Spine and Sports Medicine is threefold:

To prevent injury in the first place
To quickly treat and heal your injury
To prevent re-injury
Having received a board certification subspecialty in sports medicine, Dr. Geraci specializes in the latest techniques for remedying sports injuries and getting you back into the game as soon as is medically prudent.

He also works with you on proven preventive techniques, tailored to the sport or activity of your choice.

What are the most common sports injuries?

While most active pursuits engage your entire body, every sport taxes one area more than others. So, it’s easy to see a golfer with shoulder problems or a soccer player with knee injuries. The most common injuries across the board are:

Ankle sprains
Knee injuries, including ACL and meniscus tears
Hamstring and hip aductor (groin) strains
Hip impingement and labral tears
Hand and wrist injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome
Tennis and golfer's elbow
Shoulder impingement, labral and rotator cuff tears
Sports-related spine injuries including neck, mid back, low back and sacro-iliac

How are sports injuries diagnosed?

Consider this: 90% of sports injuries are relievable without surgery, particularly with prompt treatment. As such, Dr. Geraci makes every effort to see his patients within the first 24 to 48 hours of the injury.

During your visit, Dr. Geraci conducts a systematic physical examination, examining your individual and core strength, as well as the functional kinetic chain of the injury. He also uses advanced imaging, such as diagnostic ultrasound, to get a look at your injury.

With a clear picture of the problem, Dr. Geraci begins your treatment.

How are sports-related injuries treated?

Because sports injuries can occur in almost every part of your body, there’s no one blanket answer to this question. Dr. Geraci’s goal is to treat you promptly and efficiently to avoid surgery. To do this, he may turn to any number of these treatments:

Fluoroscopically (with X-ray) and ultrasound-guided injections
Manual medicine
Functional rehabilitation
Regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and cell therapies
Prescription medications, though sparingly and only when indicated for a short time
Strength, endurance, and biomechanical retraining specific to your needs
Ongoing diagnostic testing when needed, avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure
Physical therapy
Home exercises to reduce your pain and accelerate your recovery

By tackling your sports injury from several angles, Dr. Geraci can help you heal quickly and come out stronger than ever.

To find out more, call Geraci Spine and Sports Medicine.