It's not unusual to hear of men not going for their regular doctor visits. Unless there are strong reminders from family members or wives, it's not uncommon for men to wait until pain is unbearable or something is terribly wrong. We do not advocate waiting until either of these scenarios. Our team prides itself in working [...]
Our goal here at Momentum is not only to get you healthy for life, but provide you the tools to stay there. In order to do that, we work hard to ensure that our company is on the cutting edge of services and opportunities to give all of our patients the best care possible. Our team [...]
National Bike Month is a month where we celebrate our other set of wheels, our bikes. It is not only great for our communities, it’s better for our health. While it’s not best for everyone, there is National Bike to Work Week, where those that can, commute to work via bike. It’s a fun experience that [...]
Our commitment to a healthy lifestyle goes beyond our clinics, beyond the injuries, and beyond the exercises, we commit to a healthy lifestyle for all of our patients. A common discussion amongst our PT's and patients are ones focused on healthy recipes for changing a dietary lifestyle. Our team loves to share some of their recipes, [...]
Sleep is more than something you do when you’re tired. Sleep is a vital part of growth, healing, and general well-being. Too often sleep is sacrificed for the sake of watching something on TV, spending time online, or being out with friends, but this sacrifice takes a heavy toll on the body in ways we don’t [...]
“We get you healthy,” is not just a promise, it’s a lifestyle that we adopt and convey to each and every patient. Many of our patients come in looking forward to getting back to running, cycling, their favorite sports, playing with their children, or just enjoying walks in the park or in their neighborhood. While our [...]
Stretching is a very misunderstood subject. Most novice athletes think they know what is best in terms of stretching and often are operating without evidence-based knowledge. This blog post will hopefully clear up some misconceptions on stretching basics. Two studies from 2013 called into question the wisdom of certain kinds of pre-workout stretches. Jeffrey Gergley, Ed.D, [...]
Each day, people come to Physical Therapy (PT) after seeing their Medical Doctor (MD). While being routed to Physical Therapy is the right thing for many of them, the question we get from patients is ‘why do I have to see my doctor before coming to PT?’ The answer is simple. It’s the law in Texas. [...]
I have a friend who goes to the gym daily. This guy seriously works out, spends hours at the gym per week. You’d think this guy lived there if you didn’t know he had an apartment. It was hard not to admire the fact that he was so dedicated to his routine. He had a lot [...]
Exercise and diet work as a strong team to keep your body in top shape. Finding the balance can be tough, but the benefits are worth it. This month we are celebrating the heart and in doing so we thought we would share an interesting graphic that shares fun facts about heart health. For example, did [...]
Valentine’s Day might be over, but February is seen as the month for love. While you may have that one person that you poured all your love into on the 14th, let’s not forget the person you need to love most, above all else…yourself. Do this by showing love for your health, specifically your heart! February [...]
We have all heard the familiar saying, knowledge is power. In this case, truer words have never been spoken. Whether you’re playing sports, enjoying a sport for your own health, or playing team sports with your office or friends, sports injuries are abound. As the weather starts to head to warmer temperatures, we’ll see a growing [...]
It’s that time of year again! The time when people from all backgrounds gather together surrounding the glow of the TV to watch football titans battle it out for supreme dominance in order to call themselves the champs of the NFL. Paired with such an event are recipes laden with fat, sodium, and flavor. C’mon, admit [...]
Many of you may have heard of foam rolling. A friend, personal trainer, physical therapist, or some random person at the gym could have said something that sparked your interest. But before you jump in and start rolling your body around on a foam roll, how about we decide why and how to do it? What [...]
In a previous post, we talked about healthy sides and gave some tips on how to make sure you were making healthy choices when it came to side dishes. Here is a recipe that is a favorite of our CEO, Steve Alaniz. Ingredients: 1 Zucchini squash 1 Yellow squash ½ Yellow onion 6 Baby bella, cremini, [...]
