Dallas Cowboys center Travis Fredrick traveled to visit Robert Watkins III, MD, after experiencing neck issues, according to Sports Day.
Here are three takeaways:
1. Mr. Fredrick was experiencing stingers in his neck. He had previously experienced the shooting pain and burning sensation two years ago.
2. Dr. Watkins cleared Mr. Fredrick to return to practice the same day, but the center did not participate.
3. Dr. Watkins is a board-certified spine surgeon and co-director of the Marina Spine Clinic in Marina Del Rey, Calif.