"See a doctor or wait and see?"

We've all been there. As parents or as kids. You're in the middle of [insert sport of choice here] season and the nagging aches and pains pop up. You consult the person within closet reach about whether or not to take it seriously and see a doctor or to just give it time + a couple of days off and let it heal on its own. But what if it doesn't heal?  How do I know the best course of action? This article gives excellent tips on how to make these decisions. The American Academy of Pediatrics also published an article with some helpful guidelines for youth sports injuries. If after reading you decide you are in the "see a doctor" category, please give us a call or email us to see if we can help you kick-start the healing process and get back in action.