Pickleball went from a neighborhood hobby to one of the most talked-about sports of the 2020s. What exploded during the pandemic has kept growing, with the Sports & Fitness Industry Association reporting that U.S. pickleball participation rose from about 4.2 million players in 2020 to more than 24 million players in 2025. USA Pickleball also […]
Back pain remains one of the most common injuries in golf. A golf swing requires rotation, torque, proper posture, and power, all of which can place stress on the spine. Even the best golfers in the world have dealt with back pain, spine injuries, and treatment before returning to the green.
Golfer – Will Zalatoris says he’s out for the summer after re-injuring his back. In a statement, Zalatoris explained he started feeling “discomfort” and “instability” in the back – and it got worse over time. An MRI showed he re-herniated two discs and underwent back surgery.
Billy Joel shocked and concerned fans around the world Friday, with an announcement canceling his shows after a brain disorder diagnosis. The 76-year-old rock star is dealing with the side effects of “Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus” or NPH. It’s when cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the ventricles of the brain and makes them bigger. There is […]
Hi, I’m Sean Michael Rider, a spine surgeon with AVALA Spine. I am a board-certified orthopedic physician with fellowship training in spine surgery. I am trained in minimally invasive spine surgery which helps me provide patients with smaller incisions, reduced risk of infection, minimized postoperative discomfort, and results in shorter recovery times. I look forward […]