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 …
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Dr. Mukai on FOX 7 Austin: Work from Home Posture Tips
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. …
Patient Story: Robert’s Journey Through Disc Replacement Surgery
54-year-old Robert Jackson is what many would call a ‘manly man’. He’s 6’2”, weighs 215 pounds and lifts weights regularly. He’s been a DPS State Trooper for 19 years and is a member of the Honor Guard.
But in the …
Neck & Back Treatment: Cervical Disc Replacement
Degenerative (cervical) disc disease is a painful condition that becomes more common as we age. When discs in the vertebrae start to collapse and lose fluid over time, intense pressure can build up on the spinal cord when the bones …
