As winter approaches, to many that means one thing- it’s ski season! Resorts and lodges start seeing more visitors, and the slopes starting seeing some traffic. As the slopes begin to fill, the lanes will be filled with skiers of all skill levels and experience. You may pass someone that’s a beginner, novice, or pro athlete [...]
How often do you get home tired from a long day, frustrated with work, traffic, or co-workers? Our blood pressure has increased, stress levels have caused emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in us that otherwise would not be part of our normal calm day. Suffice to say that life will always throw us a curve. Some [...]
It’s back to school season, and students of all ages are gearing up for a new year of sports. There are many benefits from participating in sports--building teamwork, self-confidence, etc. But along with those benefits, it’s important to know that student athlete injuries are real--and that every sport comes with the risk of injury. Injuries can happen [...]
The idea of exercising always conjures up visions of personal trainers, expensive gyms, high-end equipment, and lots of grunting, groaning, and personal torture. That's never the case when we use the term exercise. The idea of exercise is to better yourself, mind and body, and to put you on the path to a healthy life. We've [...]
Summer is here and more of us are getting out and enjoying the weather. As we all know, Central Texas is HOT! We're talking triple digit heat hot, so hydration plays a big role in our performance as runners. Choosing the right time is key to ensuring that we get the best run possible, but sometimes, [...]
The month of June is set aside for focusing on Men's Health. At Momentum we focus on working with patients to get them healthy for life. The approach to this idea is that we want our patients to enjoy life, and never feel like they have to sit on the sidelines because of any chronic or [...]
It doesn’t matter how often you exercise, nothing feels better than a muscle massage after a long, tough workout. If you're about to head into your next workout and you feel a little stiff in your legs or arms, a muscle massage can also help loosen up the body and get the blood flowing. For many, [...]
Summertime in San Antonio means one thing is certain, triple digit heat. With summer quickly approaching, the temperatures are already slowly climbing into the low 90’s. As the weather warms up we also see an increase in people going outdoors for a walk, jog, hike, bike ride, or to play recreational sports with the office or [...]
Imagine a life living in chronic pain, watching others have fun while you sit on the sidelines, unable to participate because the pain is unbearable. Imagine coming back from an extensive injury and being unable to get back into your old life because of pain or stiffness. Maybe you’re looking at turning over a new leaf [...]
Our team believes in helping you get healthy from the inside out. Exercise, stretching, and good general fitness are always useful, but how we fuel our bodies is just as important. Whether you’re staving off conditions like diabetes, or protecting your heart from high cholesterol, it’s important to be mindful of what we eat on a [...]
Do you love hitting the snooze button? I think it’s safe to say that many of us do! Do you do it so often it causes you to be late for work, meetings, or school? If so, it may be time to look at your sleep routine. Our body loves sleep- think about being comfortable, relaxed, [...]
Our goal of keeping our patients happy and healthy for life is more than just recovering from injury or pain. Our team of experts can work with our patients on a personalized workout plan for weight loss, share great healthy recipes for soups and healthy recipes for snacks, even ways to manage stress or have a [...]
If you had a chance to take a look at our Facebook page this weekend, you saw that we were teasing something big coming today. Well, that big news is that we have a new logo and branding. You'll see this roll out both online as well as in our locations. No fears though, it's just [...]
At Momentum Physical Therapy, a top priority of ours is to ensure that we offer the highest quality treatment to all of our patients. To do this, we offer and encourage continuing education to our clinical staff so that they have the opportunity to learn the best physical therapy practices available. Momentum also invests resources in [...]
Many people across America struggle with weight, especially in a society where we are constantly bombarded with advertisement for food from fast food, restaurants and food brands at our local super market. It’s easy to fall into bad habits with our nutrition, and if you’re workday is mostly sedentary, weight gain will quickly follow. Our team [...]
