Chiropractic Arts Center of Austin, P.C. Blog

Osteoporosis prevention with chiropractic care Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. Women are particularly at risk for osteoporosis because they have smaller, lighter bones than men and lose bone density more rapidly after menopause. In fact, it is estimated that one in…

To Chew or Not to Chew Most of us have heard many opinions on gum chewing from harmless to forbidden. Since this is a bone and joint topic, we thought it worth asking to get Dr. Gerard’s perspective on these three questions: Is chewing gum actually bad for you? Does it affect the TMJ (temporomandibular…

7 Real Life Changes for Heart Health There is more and more evidence that a few easy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your heart health. Inflammation is now seen as a large contributor to heart disease. This appears to be far more important than the role of cholesterol in heart disease. Inflammation…

Are you afraid to weigh your backpack? The Backpack: Pack it light and wear it right! Back pain is extremely common among American adults and is becoming far more common among children and teens. And the use of heavy backpacks is a major contributing factor. Children are suffering from back pain much earlier than in…

My Feet Hurt This article is a summary of numerous lively conversations I have had with my husband, Dr. Dennis Robinson (Podiatrist) over many years. We have discussed in great detail the best shoes to wear for different activities, and the role of shoes in actually causing foot deformities and pain. Women are more at…

Eat More Chocolate Let’s face it, chocolate gets a bad reputation. We like to profile it as the diet-crushing, sugar-filled, guilt-inducing sweet that keeps us craving more, but that’s just not fair. Although chocolate is commonly demonized or called candy, we should look at the optimistic reality of this glorious snack. Chocolate with high cocoa…