It’s back to school time, which means that kids across the country are filling their bags with heavy books and hauling them from class to class. It is important to get an appropriate backpack for kids and to ensure that they are wearing them properly in order to reduce likelihood of back, neck, and shoulder pain and potential injury. Here …

The human body is constructed from a variety of tissue types, each of which heals at a different rate and responds differently to various exercises or activities. It is important to know what type of tissue is compromised when injury occurs, in order to appropriately estimate a time frame for healing and to set appropriate expectations for rehabilitation. Listed below …

The 4th of July is coming up quickly, and Austin has multiple events scheduled to celebrate the occasion. Independence Day is a good excuse to spend the day outdoors and enjoy some fireworks in the evening. Here are some events available in Austin to help celebrate: Fireworks and Family Fun: This list from the Downtown Austin Patch describes a variety …

Summer is just around the corner, which means that kids will be out of school. It’s tempting for kids to want to hide out watching the TV, playing video games, and texting all day. Since summer vacations are typically 10-12 weeks long, it’s important to resist this temptation and to keep kids both mentally and physically engaged in various activities …

Rock climbing is a great way to exercise and to get out into nature. However, the sport puts an incredible amount of stress on the upper quarter of the body – including shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. To reduce the risk of injury and to keep in top shape while climbing, it is important to utilize good form and also …

The thoracic spine (mid-back) and ribcage are body regions that are commonly overlooked or perhaps only briefly ‘skimmed over’ during many clinical examinations for the cervical and lumbar spine. Because neck and low back pain are far more common than thoracic and/or rib pain, the middle spine is often not addressed as much as it should be in treatment. It …

There are many benefits of running, including increased cardiovascular health, increased aerobic capacity, and the release of endorphins – just to name a few. However, running comes with the inherent risk of injury if done improperly. That is why it’s important to maintain appropriate form while going on your morning jog. Here are some tips to keep in mind in …

Did you know that January 15th is Annual Get Fit Day? It’s the start of a new year and New Year resolutions are afoot. Keeping up with New Year resolutions like ‘eating better’ or ‘getting fit’ are challenging, but now is a perfect time to renew your health and fitness goals. If you don’t already have plans to be active …

As the weather cools down we often find ourselves thinking that it’s too cold to get outside to exercise. However, we are spoiled in Texas in that our winters are mild enough to allow outdoor exercise year around. In order to safely exercise when the climate turns chilly – even if it’s not Arctic-frigid around Austin – it’s worth considering …