Chiropractors and Physical Therapists Talk To Us About Sleep by Andrew Warren | Updated: August 4, 2021 We receive free products to review and participate in affiliate programs. See our disclosure page for more information. We all know the positive effects sleep can have on our mental health, muscle recovery and general well-being. Few things can replace a
Going to Lakeway Spine Center has been one of the best decisions of my life. I’m an active and healthy person but was suffering from daily pain in my lower back and hips. I would get out of bed and be unable to stand upright or move around until I laid on ice! Unfortunately, degenerative
Whether you’re just getting started or are an avid athlete, we all should listen to our bodies when it comes to working out. There are so many variables that come into play when exercising: weather, sleep, nutrition, time of day, stress level… it all shows up in exercise! There are some days where you will
This winter has been brutal when it comes to allergies and the flu - Austin is tricky this time of year! The running joke is that if you don't have allergies now, just give it a few years! It can feel hopeless, but we have ways to help! What are some things that can help
We hear people talk about their medical conditions all the time and often say, “it’s genetic.” It’s common to feel destined for poor health because of family history. Diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer all fall under this sad category of genetic ailments. It’s true that the genes we are given from our
Dr. Andrea Luise offers Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, which is a conservative approach to disc restoration, maintenance, and support. This is an effective solution in dealing with disc conditions, sciatica, nerve impingement, and spinal stenosis. Millions of Americans who have suffered, or know someone suffering from back pain. There is a non-surgical, non-invasive solution! Back Pain
Summer activities are something we look forward to all year! Road trips, paddle boarding, kayaking, tubing, boating, floating the rivers – all are so fun, but do present different stresses to the spine. Each year, I see patients dealing with injuries from being out on the lake or after a long car trip. It’s very
Most people have heard of Sciatica and know someone who has it or has experienced it themselves! Why is this such a common condition, an epidemic? There are a few reasons for this. Let's start with anatomy... The piriformis muscle is a smaller muscle that connects the lower part of the spine to the top
When people think of massage, they often think of relaxing, pampering, light touch, and reducing stress. Those are all luxurious components of wellness massage and are beneficial! Most of our patients, however, are in our office for soft tissue issues that they're working though. Conditions such as Tendonitis, I-T Band Syndrome, Piriformis Syndrome, Cervicogenic (Tension)
Nutrition can be extremely overwhelming, especially when you’re new to looking at food and what you’re putting in your body. Let’s break it down. Nutrients are divided into 2 categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats. Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, and water. Not all calories are created equal! For example, 100 calories
Often in my office, I will work with a patient who originally comes in for help with a specific issue, let’s say neck pain on the right side. As we start working together, utilizing the therapies in our office, the patient begins to get better… but then, they notice that the left side of their
When many patients first come to my office, they are experiencing pain that is almost constant. It might be at minimal or severe level but it is usually present. As we start working on the spinal and muscular structures, the pain then lessens in intensity and in frequency. That is the time that we can