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 sports injuries tend to be back related. Sudden awkward movements, lifting incorrectly or too heavy […]
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Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back
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 mechanical back pain (structurally normal spine), could see noticeable improvements in their symptoms after taking […]
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. Ai Mukai spoke to Fox 7 Austin to provide some useful tips to save your […]
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 fall of 2018, while Robert was helping his son move furniture, he moved just slightly […]
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 rub together then resulting in excruciating neck and back pain. How do you treat degenerative […]
Tips to Avoid Gaming Injuries
“Gaming injuries” are a real thing these days due to the repetition of using the same finger, wrist, arm and shoulder muscles over and over at a console or with a joystick. Just like any other competitive sport, overuse injuries can easily occur. And video games aren’t just for kids anymore. Adults alike are smitten […]
The New Year and Common Gym Injuries
One of the most popular resolutions people set forth for the new year is to get in shape. For many, that journey begins at the gym. Last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that there were more than half-a-million emergency room visits due to an injury caused at the gym. Broken toes from a […]
Most Common Men’s Orthopedic Issues
Throughout the month of November, you may see facial hair sprouting up on guys in support of ‘Movember’ – the men’s health initiative bringing awareness to serious issues like prostate and testicular cancers and depression. Additional important medical conditions that men commonly face include heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and other cancers. As sports injury doctors, […]
