Ep 149: Truths and Myths: What can be done to prevent sports injuries? With Dr David Skaggs, pediatric spine surgeon

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Episode 149 with pediatric spine surgeon, Dr David Skaggs. In this conversation, Dr Skaggs explains what can be done to prevent and recover from sports injuries. We discuss sleep, stretching, lifting and even ice baths, and what he says may surprise you! Please stay tuned for episode 150 with Dr Skaggs, where we discuss back pain in general--common injuries, red flags and recovery and prevention. He is a wonderful doctor and human being, and I am so grateful to have had Dr Skaggs on Ask Dr Jessica.
Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children. He is accepting new patients, 310-423-6665.

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