Austin Spine Health

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition, often described as a hypersensitivity to pain, that can be disabling and life-altering.

The diagnosis is usually made by taking a detailed history and physical exam, which often reveals point tenderness in 11 of 18 pressure points.

Patients with FM can also experience fatigue, lethargy and foggy brain, just to name a few.

The treatment can be elusive and frustrating, requiring a combination of medical management, physical therapy, counseling support and patience.

Many patients seek “alternative” care and modalities, and some may be open to neuro-emotional techniques, as it is suggested that FM is a trauma response manifested in the body.

While there is no known cause, and while diagnostic testing is often inconclusive, it is REAL.

There is a stigma around chronic pain, and especially fibromyalgia. This is also true among the medical community. And while that is a whole other post, it is with this in mind that I raise awareness today.

Do you have any questions about FM? Ask below👇🏻

It’s moving day! Not that we planned on moving anytime soon but Mother Nature had other plans for us. 🤨

So let’s talk about moving and back pain...I get a lot of questions from patients regarding how to protect their backs on moving day. ☝🏻

Here are some tips:

👉🏻 PACE YOURSELF — Don’t try to get it done all in one day. Have a strategic plan that involves steps to prepare for the day.

👉🏻 MIND YOUR LIFTING TECHNIQUE— Don’t be lazy. Bend your knees, engage your core and square your feet to face what you are lifting.

👉🏻 PACK WISELY — Don’t overfill boxes and spread out the heavy stuff. An extra box is less expensive than a back injury.

👉🏻 ASK FOR HELP — Don’t do it all by yourself. Recruit friends and family (entice them with food and drinks 😉) or if feasible, hire packing services.

👉🏻 HIRE MOVERS — Don’t skimp on a good moving company. They are trained professionals who know how to get it done safely.

👉🏻 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF — Don’t forget to eat a healthy meal and drink lots of water. Wear comfortable supportive shoes.

Moving is hard enough when you WANT to move...no reason to make it more painful😳.

Shout out to for rocking it!🙌🏻

First Monday of 2021 and I’m pumped!!!🙌🏻

After fifteen years of practicing Physical Medicine in Austin, I’ve been nominated by peers for this honor.😊

I’ve asked myself in years past...what was I doing wrong? But the correct question wasn’t about what I was doing, it was about where and how I was doing it. 🤨

I hadn’t yet figured out my passion. Yes, it was medicine for sure. But something was missing.

Taking that leap of faith a few years ago into starting my own practice was terrifying (still is most days). But this makes it worth it.💯

I love what I do, I love where I’m doing it. I love how I’m doing it. 😆

I am energized to keep providing an ultimate, unique experience in pain management. And I am humbled by this recognition.

It’s okay not to know. Like anything else in life, it’s a process. Trust your journey. Even the wrong path is the right one. 🙏🏻

Grateful. From the bottom of my heart 💜.