From advising proper diet and exercise to providing regular lab tests, sports medicine physicians often serve as primary practitioners for many athletes and active families. They help their patients maintain good health and address any concerns, injuries, or chronic pain they’re experiencing.

If you’re an athlete or lead a dynamic lifestyle, there are several ways these specialized doctors can benefit you: 

1. Routine Health Care

Just like primary care physicians, doctors who specialize in sports medicine provide regular health exams, lab tests, stress testing and physicals. The difference is, they offer a more focused and nuanced perspective on how active lifestyles affect and benefit the body. As such, these experts are better able to guide patients in improving their athletic performance and avoiding injury.

2. Pain Management

Sports medicine physicians are often trained in orthopedic care. If you have chronic pain, they’ll determine the source of the issue and help you find relief by easing muscle and tendon tension and adjusting bone alignment.

3. Nutritional Guidance

These physicians also prioritize informing their patients on topics of diet and exercise. Each individual requires a different plan to maintain proper health, so they’ll work with you to determine your specific needs and help you customize objectives that are right for you. Rather than simply check on your condition, a good doctor will ensure you’re doing everything you possibly can to live a healthy life. 

Whether you’re an athlete or a patient who’s ready to redefine their lifestyle, Peter A. Matsuura, M.D. offers expertise in sports medicine to residents of Hilo, HI. He provides both non-surgical solutions and state-of-the-art surgical options for a range of conditions, including arthritis, broken bones, and bursitis. Visit the website to learn more about him or call today at (808) 969-3331 to schedule an appointment.