Vernon Williams MD

How can athletes avoid pain and addiction post-surgery? My website blog explores:

My new U.S. News and World Report article explores the potential pros and cons of limiting #tackling during #youthfootball practice:

In the latest blog on my website, I explain that burner or stinger injuries are a common nerve-related issue among contact athletes:

In this recent Los Angeles Times article regarding #Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor’s punctured lung, I discuss the typically low (but not zero) risk involved in #pain injections:

Feeling the Burn(er) - What is a #burner injury?

Healthier Ways to Handle a #Headache, via Consumer Reports:

Is limiting #tackling during #youthfootball practice a good idea? I explore the pros and cons in my recently published U.S. News and World Report article:

New study says middle-aged Americans report more #pain than the elderly. Story via Medical Xpress - Medical and Health News:

The dreaded #burner injury in athletes - I explain what it is in a new blog on my website:

Not all #stress is bad for you. In the right amount, that pressure can help you prepare, increase alertness and focus, and can push you to perform at optimal levels. I explain in a new blog on my website:

DON’T lose #sleep - your #brain does some important work during deep sleep. Other #memorymaintenance tips here:

You can and should make enhanced #brain health a focus in your life. My thoughts + more in this Bustle article:

Can #artificialintelligence #AI help reduce prescriptions for #opioid medication after surgery? New research says it's promising. In this new Verywelll article, I explain why a patient's history is important: