South Austin Sports Chiropractic Blog
Local Experts Share Why Canine Rehab Is Essential
By Mark Denesha – March 1, 2023 Rehabilitation isn’t just for people; our four-legged friends can benefit from professional rehab services just like you and me. As a physical therapist, I treat people for acute injuries or help them recover from surgery. But the...
Common Injuries in Equestrians
BackOnTrack says, “Like all sports, horseback riding is a fun activity that can produce common injuries in equestrians, through a variety of ways. Countless horse riders are injured every year through accidents, repetitive motions, or basic slip and falls.” When are...
What to Do If You Have Muscle Cramps or Spasms?
Do you know what to do if you have muscle cramps or spasms? According to the Tebby Clinic, “Muscle cramps and spasms are the involuntary twitching and contracting of the muscles. They can come unexpectedly, and there’s no way for you to know how long it will take for...
What is the Best Sleep Position for Neck and Back Pain?
What is the best sleep position for neck and back pain? According to the Sleep Foundation, “During sleep, your body works to restore and repair itself. Your sleep position can either help or hinder that process, depending on how effectively it supports the natural...
Common Central Texas Allergies
Many call Central Texas the “Allergy Capital of the World,” and Austin has ranked as one of the worst cities for allergy sufferers. Not all allergies are the same. While you may suffer from a cedar allergy, your neighbor might deal with grass and your dog with...
How Much Water Do I Need to Stay Hydrated?
Most Americans spend the majority of their lives dehydrated, which can cause a host of health problems on its own, in addition to compounding effects on preexisting health conditions. Knowing this, we often ask "How Much Water Do I Need to Stay Hydrated?" How Much...
The Importance of Vitamin D
Lucy Goff, the founder of LYMA, says, “What is the importance of Vitamin D? Vitamin D is often referred to as ‘the sunshine vitamin’ because your body produces it naturally in response to sunlight.” “Vitamin D comes in a few forms - D3 is the active form of Vitamin D...
Stress Management Techniques
According to HealthDirect, “Everyone feels stress. It’s a normal response to challenging or dangerous situations. A small amount of stress can be a good thing and increase energy and motivation. But too much stress can make people feel overwhelmed. As a result, it can...
What is the Difference Between Tension Headaches, Sinus Headaches, and Migraines?
Many of us have experienced a tension headache that throbs on both sides of the head. Or how about the sinus headache that usually sets in with a fever? And then there are migraines that leave you in a quiet dark room. So, what is the difference between tension...