Patient Tips And Tricks Blog

So much of our mobility depends on our hips functioning correctly – especially for athletes. The hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint, needs to move smoothly in order to allow a full range of motion without pain.  Repetitive motion from participation in bootcamps or crossfit classes, running, soccer, football, golfing and ballet can potentially lead to pain and reduced...

Turned an ankle while playing basketball? Tear your rotator cuff trying to serve up an ace? Caused a stress fracture in your foot from running too much? Exercise, even when recovering from an injury, is an important part of returning to your full strength. However, you may not realize there could be safe ways for you to exercise. One type of exercise that can...

Sometimes overtraining can cause a bone fracture in the tibia (shin bone) or one of the many small bones in our feet. Repetitive impact from sports like running or gymnastics are typically the cause. We often see patients who tried to increase their mileage too quickly or were not wearing proper footwear which resulted in a stress fracture. If you’re having pain...

Working out is all about discipline, so getting in a workout when you feel sick can be a tough decision. Should you skip it and rest or just grit your teeth and push on through? Here are some tips for knowing when you can exercise while sick and when you really need to kick back and let your body rest. WHERE ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS...

We've all heard the phrase "No pain, no gain." Whether playing sports or working out at the gym, the saying often motivates you to dig a little deeper so you can hit a goal or break through a fitness plateau. And pushing through pain is sometimes an important part of physical training. But sometimes our minds tell us to keep going when our...

If you experience pain that doesn't ease up after your workout, or if exercise leaves you feeling rundown and fatigued, you may be overtraining. It's important to address pain early so that it doesn’t cause you to perform in a way that could cause an injury.  Plus, working out in pain causes you to overcompensate which puts stress...

Our bodies are made of a diverse set of muscles, tendons, bones and joints all interconnected to create an efficient machine. The body’s core – which includes the abdominal muscles, chest, lower back, hips and pelvis – is the headquarters for most of our movement. The effectiveness of nearly every muscle group traces back to the core. HOW A WEAK CORE CAUSES...

Exercise is one of the most important steps to include when preparing for a fun and injury-free ski trip. Since skiing is a seasonal sport and most of us who live in Texas only get to participate now and then, it’s important to prepare with other methods of exercise to ensure a safe vacation. In order to take full advantage of every...