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How to Treat and Prevent Sports-Related Back Pain

September 4, 2020Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain Tagged With: back injury, back pain, back surgery, core, physiatrist, physical therapy, spine specialist, spine surgeon, sports

Participating in sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But when a sports-related back injury happens, it can prevent you from performing at your peak and even limit your playing time.

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Many …

Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain Tagged With: back injury, back pain, back surgery, core, physiatrist, physical therapy, spine specialist, spine surgeon, sports

Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back

June 15, 2020Filed Under: Back pain, Running, Spine Tagged With: back doctor, back pain, back surgeon, physiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, running, spine, spine surgeon

Men and women struggling with back pain often ask if running will hurt or help their pain. While those with back pain caused by structural damage to the spine should consult a specialist before tying up their laces, those with …

Filed Under: Back pain, Running, Spine Tagged With: back doctor, back pain, back surgeon, physiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, running, spine, spine surgeon

Dr. Mukai on FOX 7 Austin: Work from Home Posture Tips

June 10, 2020Filed Under: Back pain, neck pain, physical rehabilitation, Spine Tagged With: back pain, coronavirus, neck pain, posture, spine, teck neck, work from home

With more people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, back and neck pain is on the rise. Whether you are working at a desk, table or in bed, chances are your posture is not healthy. Texas Orthopedics physiatrist Dr. …

Filed Under: Back pain, neck pain, physical rehabilitation, Spine Tagged With: back pain, coronavirus, neck pain, posture, spine, teck neck, work from home

Dry Needling

March 19, 2018Filed Under: Back pain, CDC, General, low back pain, muscle strains, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy

The opioid epidemic has reached monumental proportions in the U.S.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2016, 66% of fatalities due to drug overdose were caused by prescription opioids–or narcotic painkillers such a oxycodone, …

Filed Under: Back pain, CDC, General, low back pain, muscle strains, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy

Camp Mabry Soldier Opts for Non-Surgical Back Treatment

November 17, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, Dr. Ai Mukai

As we honor our veterans this November, we are reminded of their courage, strength and desire to serve and protect. A fine example of such commitment is Camp Mabry soldier SFC Jon Martinez who faced debilitating and possible career-ending back
…

Filed Under: Back pain, Dr. Ai Mukai

Bad Posture at Work Leads to Bad Posture All the Time

July 7, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, good posture, knee pain, neck pain


New research shows that bad posture at work can lead to bad standing posture all the time… And good posture isn’t just about looking more confident. It translates to reduced back and joint pain and even helps boost our mood.…

Filed Under: Back pain, good posture, knee pain, neck pain

Tips for Keeping up Your Garden with Your Back and Knees in Tact

April 7, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, knee pain, texas orthopedics

Spring has sprung so the time has come to break out the rake, put on some gloves and start the mower so that you can get your yard looking green again. But before you get started, we want to provide
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Filed Under: Back pain, knee pain, texas orthopedics

4 Tips to Prevent On-The-Job Back Injuries

February 24, 2014Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain, PMR, texas orthopedics


We see this over and over, patients coming in with excruciating back pain. Many times the culprit for these injuries is work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million workers suffer back injuries each year, and
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Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain, PMR, texas orthopedics

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Texas Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care by offering on-site X-ray, MRIs, bone density scans, physical and occupational therapy, general orthopedic services, sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, fracture and trauma care, infusion therapy, and a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient surgery center. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, we have physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at our locations in Kyle, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest Austin, Leander, Central Austin, and South Austin, TX.