Sports Medicine
Surgery only when you truly need. From weekend warriors to student athletes, the Joint and Bone Institute of California uses sports medicine to relieve pain, restore movement, and get you back to the activities you love
Sports medicine at the Joint and Bone Institute of California
Sports medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries related to sports and physical activity. At the Joint and Bone Institute of California, our sports medicine care is tailored to each patient’s individual injury to hasten the restoration of both movement and function.
You don’t have to be a high-level athlete to benefit. Whether you were hurt in a neighborhood pickup game, a school activity, or simply staying active, our team treats sports injuries of every kind — and the majority do not require surgery.
Conditions sports medicine can treat.
Our sports medicine specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of joint and bone problems, including:
- Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
- ACL and other ligament injuries
- Meniscus and cartilage damage
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Fractures and sports-related trauma
Non-surgical sports medicine first.
We exhaust non-surgical options before ever considering an operation. Sports medicine treatments at our institute are personalized and may include rest and activity modification, physical therapy, bracing, and ultrasound-guided injections such as:
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Hyaluronic acid injections
- Steroid injections to reduce pain and inflammation
For some patients, regenerative options like stem cell therapy may also be part of the conversation.
When surgery is needed.
If non-surgical care doesn’t resolve the problem, surgery may be recommended — often performed arthroscopically through small incisions for a faster recovery. The right approach depends on your specific injury, your goals, and your timeline for returning to activity.
If you experience bruising, significant pain, loss of movement, or visible deformity after an injury, reach out right away — early sports medicine care leads to better outcomes.
Getting you back in the game.
Our goal is simple: relieve your pain, restore your motion, and help you return to the field, the job, and the life you love as safely and quickly as possible. We’ll build a sports medicine plan around you and guide you through every step of recovery.
Get back to doing what you love.
The Joint and Bone Institute of California offers sports medicine care in Bakersfield and across the Central Valley. Call today to schedule your consultation.
