Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Helping others just might help you – and your health. Researchers at Ohio State University studied over 1,000 adults to determine the role of relationships on measurements of health, including chronic inflammation, which is linked to aging and a number of medical conditions. They found that positive relationships may be associated with lower inflammation only for those who believe they can give more support in those relationships. This link appeared even more for women than men. Having friends to lean on may or may not improve your health unless you’re available to help them when they need it.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
