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. …
Facebook Live: Arthritis Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 63 million people in the United States have arthritis. Texas Orthopedics physicians diagnose and treat this painful, debilitating condition every day. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Vilas Saldanha and Dr. …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Emergencies
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin.
Over the past couple of months, it has been recommended that we stay away from emergency rooms and doctors’ offices, as well as other public places as much as possible. Restaurants and stores …
4 Fast Facts about Arthritis for Arthritis Awareness Month
May is National Arthritis Awareness month, so what better time than now to discuss some important facts about arthritis? We’re covering four fast facts about arthritis, including what causes arthritis and what you can do to prevent it. 
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…Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hips
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19-Shoulders
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
A lot of folks have been waiting on this one. There is a bunch of shoulder pain out there, and with just a few modifications, much of it can be alleviated…but not all!…
Ankle Injuries: When is it time to call the doctor?
Ankle Injuries: When is it time call the doctor? Dr. J.P. Rodriguez gives expert advice on when you can treat an ankle injury from home.
Walking, running and being active outdoors is one of the safest ways to exercise while …
Going the extra mile for our hip replacement patients during COVID-19
When 88-year-old Beverly Campbell needed a total hip replacement after a fall during the coronavirus pandemic, her son, Frank knew it was a race against time to get his mom’s surgery. Hospital policies were changing by the day and he …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hands
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Our hands are definitely some of the most specialized parts of our bodies, and injury or disability in that area puts us at great disadvantage. So, I’ll start with my hand mantra:
- Don’t
