Wellness Tips

Radial pulse wave therapy (RPW), also known as shockwave therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to help heal soft tissue and bone injuries: How it works A handheld device sends pressure waves through the skin to the injured area, which stimulates blood circulation and cell growth. The waves create tiny bubbles that…

Texas Athletic Therapy Newsletter Week of August 26, 2018   DIY Foot Massage If your feet are giving you trouble, sometimes this simple trick can help eliminate the discomfort. The best part is that you can use this technique almost anywhere. Here’s how to do it: Get a small ball – a tennis ball will…

Texas Athletic Therapy and Athletic Newsletter Week of August 19, 2018   Essential Oils Essential oils are the highly concentrated version of the natural oils in plants.  These oils are “essential” in the sense that they contain the essence of the plant’s fragrance, the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. Essential…

Texas Athletic Therapy Newsletter Week of August 12, 2018 What’s Happening: School is starting soon. A mixed bag for most of us. Regardless of your take, stress and the aches and pains are bound to set in for everyone. Be the best you that you can be, so that you can be your best you…

Texas Athletic Therapy Weekly Newsletter for June 24, 2018   DIY Hand and Forearm Massage / MyoFascial Release Too much texting? Don’t worry. Try this hand / forearm massage- myofascial release to help relax your muscles. Relax one arm, palm up, on top of your thigh. Push the heel of your other palm slowly along the…

Texas Athletic Therapy Weekly Newsletter for June 17, 2018   Fun Holidays this Week: June 17: Father’s Day – Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dad’s out there. June 18: Go Fishing Day – Celebrate today, on the shore or in a boat, with a fishing pole in one hand, and your favorite beverage in…