Lowcountry Sports Medicine
Sports Injury Specialists
At Lowcountry Spine & Sport, Dr. Batson specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, student athlete, or someone who enjoys staying active, our goal is to help you recover quickly, reduce pain, and return safely to the activities you love.
Comprehensive Sports Injury Care
Sports injuries can affect joints, muscles, ligaments, and the spine. Our sports medicine specialist provides expert evaluation and personalized, non-surgical treatment plans designed to restore mobility and improve performance.
We commonly treat conditions including:
Shoulder injuries and rotator cuff tears
Knee injuries, including ligament and meniscus damage
Tendonitis and overuse injuries
Sprains and strains
Back and neck pain related to sports
Joint instability and inflammation
Concussions and sports-related head injuries
Advanced, Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Our focus is on conservative and minimally invasive treatments that help patients heal naturally whenever possible. Depending on your injury, treatment may include:
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Sports injury evaluation and diagnostics
Spine and joint injections
Pain management treatments
Performance and movement assessments
Injury prevention strategies
Care for Athletes of All Levels
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from sports medicine care. We treat athletes of all ages and activity levels, from student athletes and runners to golfers, cyclists, and weekend warriors throughout the Lowcountry.
Our goal is not only to treat your injury but to help prevent future injuries and improve long-term joint and spine health.
Schedule an Appointment
If you’re experiencing sports-related pain, a recent injury, or limited mobility, the team at Lowcountry Spine & Sport is here to help. Early evaluation and treatment can speed recovery and get you back to peak performance.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our sports medicine doctor.
Sports Medicine procedures we perform include:
Joint injections (shoulder, hip, and knee)
Arthrograms
Injections for tennis and golfer’s elbow
Viscosupplement injections
Bracing for arthritis
Casting and splinting
Physical therapy and exercises for sports-related injuries
My Personal Sports Medicine Experience
I have always been an avid athlete, not with a ball or bat, but rather on the water competitively racing and training for windsurfing. I injured my back in college and was side-lined for quite some time. Doctors one after the other were no help.
Then I saw a sports medicine doctor and my recovery started…without surgery! My injury, like 90% of sports-related injuries, needed a diagnosis and proper treatment but did not need surgery. Not only did that physician encounter initiate my recovery, it also inspired me to go to medical school and become a sports physician.
After completing my residency, I completed a 12 month fellowship in sports medicine learning to care for the athlete – both young and old. Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior I will treat you with respect, compassion, and the most current treatment options available.
John P. Batson, MD, FACSM
Conditions We Routinely Treat In Young Athletes:
Concussions
Little leaguer shoulder and elbow
Gymnast’s wrist
Snapping hip
Knee pain and sprains
Foot and ankle pain and sprains
Basic fractures which do not require surgery
Conditions We Routinely Treat In “Less Young” Athletes:
Arthritis of the shoulder, hands, hip, knee and ankle
Bursitis in the shoulder, hip and knee
Rotator cuff tendonitis
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Hand and wrist tendonitis
Running injuries
Basic fractures which do not require surgery
Specialist in Sports Medicine
As a specialist in Sports Medicine, I have training in the examination of athletes, interpretation of X-rays and MRI, physical therapy for sports injuries, sports nutrition, and oversight of treatment plans to ensure a rapid and safe return to sport. Common injuries include golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, and spinal injuries. I am board-certified in sports medicine, and I am the only physician in the Lowcountry advanced to the status of Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine.