Austin's injury recovery Blog

3 Beginner Core Exercises for Low Back Pain
There are three very simple core exercises we teach to a lot of our patients who are experiencing chronic or acute low back pain. If you are dealing with back pain and would like to know if we can help, call or text us at (512) 693-8849. These exercises will activate...

Here’s One Way We Fix Sciatica
There are a variety of different types of back pain, and every one of them can be incredibly debilitating. Luckily, many types respond very well to hands-on manual therapy techniques. In this post, we discuss a treatment technique that can be highly effective for...

Manual Therapy Techniques to Resolve Headache Pain
There are a variety of different types of headache pain, and every one of them can be incredibly debilitating. Luckily, many types respond very well to hands-on manual therapy techniques. If you are dealing with headaches and would like to know if we can help, call or...

What to do About Your Back Pain
Low back pain is the third most-common reason why people visit their doctor! [1] Think about that. The number one reason people visit their doctor is for cold and flu symptoms. Suffering from low back pain? Call of text us at 512-693-8849 for a free consultation to...

Difference Between “Physical Therapy” and “Physiotherapy”
What is the difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy? Some claim physiotherapy is more of a hands-on manual therapy approach to rehabilitation. For them, physical therapy is a more exercise-based approach. In my opinion, however, these terms are...

Why do I keep getting the same injuries when I run?
Are you frustrated by constantly dealing with the same running injuries over and over again? The pain goes away with rest or treatment, but then it comes back as soon as you try to increase your mileage. You're not alone! Austin is a great city to be a runner, and as...

What are the most common issues in your patients with back pain?
During a recent presentation I gave for a group of personal trainers, I discussed the most common back pain issues I treat in my clinic. Is back pain keeping you from enjoying the active lifestyle you deserve? Call or text the expert physical therapists at Carter PT...

Weight Bearing Hip Rotation with Theraband
During a presentation for a group of personal trainers, I taught them how to use a Theraband to perform weight bearing hip rotation. It's one of the exercises we sometimes prescribe for patients in our Austin physical therapy clinic. If you're having pain that keeps...