Dr . Lomax :
As a parent , it is typical to have concerns for your children , especially when they are young and even more so when they participate in contact sports . Football is a very physical sport that of course comes with certain risks , and this is not limited to potential head injury e . g . muscle strains , ligament tears , broken bones etc . These types of injuries also aren ’ t just common in football , they can be sustained in other sports as well . Although there are associated risks , there are many benefits to participating in team sports e . g . learning discipline , confidence , the importance of being able to work with others in challenging environments and circumstances , commitment to a cause , your team , yourself etc . Participating in organized team sports especially in high school often can provide invaluable lessons that help shape young men into strong men , leaders , fathers etc .
Things one can do to mitigate some of the risks associated with head injuries in football include but are not limited to utilizing proper head gear and techniques especially when tackling or being tackled e . g . always try to avoid using your head although sometimes it ’ s unavoidable , maintaining proper strength and conditioning so one can avoid being so fatigued that they are more at risk of being in vulnerable positions while practicing or playing in games . It is also important to stay well-hydrated . If a head injury is suspected after a hard hit e . g . one sees stars is dazed or confused , has headaches or any other concerning symptom like numbness and tingling , they should discontinue playing and notify the coaching and medical staff right away . If one has these types of symptoms they should not be on the field playing even if the coaches say it ’ s okay .
Historically football has always been a very macho sport with guys feeling pressure to perform even when they are hurt or injured feeling as if they don ’ t they ’ re not tough or will let their teammates , coaches etc . down . That type of logic is nonsensical and just puts people at more risk . Bottom line is football is a great sport that has many positive attributes but it does have some inherent risks . I will confess that I ’ m definitely a huge fan of the game and may be a bit biased , I played it myself through high school and in college until I left it behind to pursue a career in medicine .
Dr . Lenny Lomax is a Licensed Physician & Orthopaedic Surgeon . He defines his role of physician as being someone trusted by patients and their families . ‘ Doctors are expected to heal , not cause more pain and suffering ’. Dr . Lomax acknowledges that natural medications have the potential to greatly improve the public ’ s general health and well-being , as our country has become a nation addicted to pills , which is destroying our communities . His mission is to find a resolution to this pervasive problem by offering effective natural solutions to remedy this global problem . As he often states “ I know GOD made me for this purpose . It makes my spirit full and motivates me ! I am so encouraged that I have been blessed with this mission . I became a Doctor to help people and that ’ s exactly what I plan to do .”
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