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Is the Holiday Season a Pain in Your Neck?
While the holidays are for many people an exciting and happy time, November and December can also be stressful, between the cost of gifts; balancing a heavy end-of-year workload, a longer than usual to-do list; extra social obligations; travel; and …
Texas Orthopedics Female Physicians Pave the Path for Women in Medicine
More women are joining the medical field every day. In fact, more women are now in medical school than men. But equitable gender representation continues to be an uphill battle in orthopedics, which has the lowest percentage of women in …
Congratulations 2022 Top Doctors!
Texas Orthopedics is excited to start the New Year off right with announcing that 19 of our physicians were recognized by their peers as Top Doctors in Austin Monthly magazine. Each year, Austin Monthly polls local physicians across multiple specialties …
Recognizing Our Texas Orthopedics 2021 Super Doctors
Congratulations are in order for 20 of our incredible physicians at Texas Orthopedics for being recognized by their peers as Super Doctors®!
Each year, Super Doctors asks physicians from across the state to nominate colleagues they know and trust as …
Your Guide to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups
Courtesy SpineUniverse
Managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ongoing balancing act. Even people with well-controlled RA symptoms can be surprised by sudden flare ups.
SpineUniverse editorial board member and board certified physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai says rheumatoid arthritis flare …
Foam Roller for Your Back Pain
Foam rollers have surged in popularity over the past decade. Foam rollers can be used to help boost circulation and improve flexibility and can also be beneficial in relieving back pain, if used properly. Board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation …
How Smoking Wrecks Your Back
The consequences of smoking are well documented. Increased risk of cancer, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and higher risk of infection following surgery are just some of the risks associated with smoking. It can also be bad for your back, as Dr. …
Essential Oils for Back Pain
Essential Oils for Back Pain
Essential oils are a popular home remedy for many ailments. When it comes to back pain, there are not a lot of medical studies available to prove they actually work. Texas Orthopedics spine specialists Dr. …
What you need to know about back pain medications
What you need to know about back pain medications
If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffers from back pain, you’ve likely been prescribed medications to help with the pain. Physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai covers what you …
