Kyrie Irving Injury Insight: Top Performance Coach Mike Robertson Breaks Down Bulging Disc Recovery and Challenges
Top performance coach Mike Robertson provides insight into bulging disc injuries, the risks involved, and the uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving's return to the Mavericks lineup.
MEMPHIS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Luka Dončić for most of January due to a left calf strain. Now, Kyrie Irving is also sidelined with no clear timetable for return as he deals with a bulging disc in his back. The Mavericks, who opened the season 20-11, have lost four straight, slipping to 20-15. Each game without Irving and Dončić becomes crucial in maintaining playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
To better understand the nature of Irving’s injury, DallasHoopsJournal.com spoke with Mike Robertson, the President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST). Robertson is a respected performance coach specializing in injury prevention and rehabilitation for elite athletes. He shed light on the complexities of bulging disc injuries and why recovery timelines can vary significantly.
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