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Prisma Health On Call: Answers to your orthopedic and sports medicine questions

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Prisma Health orthopedic + sports medicine specialists are here to answer your questions. | Photo by Field Brabham/Prisma Health
Whether walking the dog at Riverfront Park, hitting the trails at Sesqui, or trying a new sport at, well, just about anywhere, summer is the perfect time to experience the best of what COLA has to offer. But what do you do when an unexpected pain or strain keeps you from being active?

For this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we asked readers to send us their orthopedic and sports medicine questions (read: just in time for summer). Here with the answers are Prisma Health orthopedic sports medicine physicians Kyle Cassas, MD, and Alexander Wagner, MD, who tackle your questions about foot pain, marathon training, joint health over 40, “text neck” + more.

Q: With a new injury or muscle strain, how do I know if I should rest it or move it to get better?

A: If an activity is causing pain, that’s typically a sign you need to stop what you’re doing. For a sudden injury, take anti-inflammatories as needed and use the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If you have persistent pain and swelling after you have tried the RICE method, it’s time to see a doctor. For more details, see these injury treatment + prevention tips.

Q: How do you alleviate lower back pain?

A: A few ways you can reduce your back pain are to:
  • Use over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen
  • Use ice packs or heat to loosen the muscles
  • Stay active with low-impact exercise (prolonged bed rest can worsen things)
  • Focus on core conditioning
  • Strive for ergonomic positioning and posturing
  • Do these lower back pain exercises

Q: How do I choose the best athletic shoe for me?

A: First, make sure your shoes are the appropriate size. It helps to get your shoe size measured every so often because a person’s foot shape and size can change over time. It is important to wear the right type of shoe based on activity, and if your shoes are causing pain or injury, it is important to see a doctor.

Pro tip: Follow these four tips for selecting the right athletic shoe.
6 more Q+As this way
 
Events
Wednesday, June 21
  • Teen Workshops | Wednesday, June 21-Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | The Columbia Museum of Art’s summer camps for teens include workshops on photography, printmaking, metalsmithing, painting, ceramics, and more.*
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredericksburg Nationals | Wednesday, June 21 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer (bring your dog with the game to you) // White Claw Wednesday ($5 16oz White Claws)*
  • Chamber Crawl | Wednesday, June 21 | Craft & Draft, 2706 Devine St., Columbia | $20 | Chamber Crawl brings small classical ensembles to your favorite neighborhood watering holes, and doors open at 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 22
  • Business Networking Happy Hour | Thursday, June 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Black Rooster, 201 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Make meaningful connections with other business-minded Soda Citizens at Happy Hour.
  • COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK: THE ICONs PARTY | Thursday, June 22 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Venue, 1626 Main St., Columbia | $40 | Celebrate a night of non-stop, pulse-pounding, fashionable fun as Columbia Fashion Week presents a night of entertainment, fashion runways, announces Cola’s fashion icons.
Friday, June 23
Saturday, June 24
  • Pride Market | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | Shop 20+ local vendors from the LBGTQ+ community and the full-time vendors at NoMa Warehouse.
  • Author appearance and booksigning | Saturday, June 24 | 1-3 p.m. | All Good Books, 734 Harden St., Columbia | Free | Resilience expert Sandra E. Johnson, LMSW, will detail how people can use guided journaling to significantly improve their emotional and physical resilience.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Former USC women’s basketball player Destanni Henderson signed an emergency hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She joins former teammate Zia Cooke on the roster after being waived by the Indiana Fever in May. (The State)
Try This
  • Columbia is hosting its 8th Annual Shrimp & Grits Fest, where restaurants will compete to be named best on Saturday, June 24. Attendees can enjoy shrimp and grits samples, live music, and chances to win prizes. Tickets start at $25.
Award
  • Thank you. COLAtoday was nominated for three categories in the annual Freetimes Best of Columbia 2023 poll. Vote for us under the Local Media category for Best Local Website, Music/Entertainment, Best Local Website, News, and Best Local Instagram. Voting ends June 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Drink
  • Join sommelier Jonathan Lopez this Saturday, June 24 at 3 p.m. at Hampton Street Vineyard to taste six unique Spanish wines. During the one-hour tasting, learn about each wine’s distinct characteristics. Snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $33.
Number
  • 300. That’s the number of ladies that will be competing in this year’s Miss South Carolina + Miss South Carolina Teen pageants. The preliminary rounds began yesterday and will continue through the week until the crowning of Miss South Carolina’s Teen on June 23 and Miss South Carolina 2023 on June 24.
Plan Ahead
  • Plan Ahead for Saturday, Sept. 16 because Tin Roof is hosting an inaugural Boiled Peanut Boil-off. Compete for a chance to win $500 and the title of best-boiled peanuts in the Soda City. Enjoy live music and watch the UGA vs Gamecocks football game after the judges crown a winner.
The Word
  • Facial fat transfer. A medical procedure that minimizes the visible effects of aging. Learn more about the procedure and how it’s different from other treatments (hint: it involves liposuction).*
Eat
  • This summer sandwich alternative is perfect for the beach, the pool, or the park: recipe this way.*
Shop
  • It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.*
Finance
 
Drink

🍺 We’re hoptimistic about this one

Help name this new beer from Steel Hands Brewing

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We need your help to name Steel Hands Brewing’s new creamsicle juicy hazy beer. | Photo provided by Steel Hands Brewing
Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Hawaiian vibes to Cola on Saturday, June 24, and needs your help giving a special name to the new creamsicle juicy hazy beer.

It’s big on flavor, and a great brew for a summer afternoon.

How it works

Drop your name ideas in the comments on this Instagram post and we’ll work with the Steel Hands crew to pick the top four.

On Thursday, we’ll announce the final four names where you’ll be able to vote. While you wait to see if your name was chosen, dig into your closet for your finest Hawaiian attire and start practicing for the flamingo toss competition.

Event details

Hawaiian attire is strongly advised. Sip on the new creamsicle juicy hazy beer all day + sign up for the Hawaiian shirt contest at the bar. Enjoy games (including pineapple bowling) and live music.

The best part? The event is free.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sam

From the editor
Hi Cola — I’m back. I have been trekking across Europe for the last few weeks, but it’s true what they say; there’s no place like home. If you’re looking to have your own traveling adventure, click “go” to teleport to a random place in the world. Your next trip is to the first place the random map generator lands on.
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