South Austin Sports Chiropractic Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What are the ten causes and treatments for headaches? We have all have had them. You know that twinge of pain right between the eyes, or behind the eyes, or the top of your head is abuzz with pain. Some get migraines that force you to lay in bed in a dark room. Some...

What are the causes and treatments of neck pain? Many people experience neck pain or stiffness occasionally. In many cases, it’s due to poor posture or overuse. Sometimes, neck pain comes from an injury from a fall, contact sports, or whiplash. But, most of the...

What are the causes and treatments of low back pain? Low back pain or lumbago is a common disorder involving the back's muscles, nerves, and joints. Pain can vary from a dull constant ache to a sudden sharp feeling. You can classify low back pain by duration as acute,...