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Every article here is written by our Doctors of Physical Therapy in Austin and grounded in current research. They cover the questions we hear most in the clinic, from jaw pain and TMJ to tennis and pickleball injuries, running and endurance training, and how injuries actually heal.
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Magnesium Glycinate: Benefits for Sleep, Muscle Recovery & Performance
Why magnesium glycinate stands out for sleep quality, recovery and athletic performance.
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The 13 Best Strength Training Exercises for Tennis Players
The strength work that carries over to your serve, footwork and durability.
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GIRD in Tennis Players: The Shoulder Problem You Might Not Know You Have
Lost rotation in the hitting shoulder: what it is and how to address it.
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Sports Nutrition
1 articleWhat to eat and supplement to perform, sleep and recover at your best.

Magnesium Glycinate: Benefits for Sleep, Muscle Recovery & Performance
Why magnesium glycinate stands out for sleep quality, recovery and athletic performance.
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5 articlesClenching, clicking, jaw pain and the headaches that come with it.

TMJ Treatment: Manual Therapy & Dry Needling vs. Botox
How hands-on care and dry needling compare with Botox for jaw pain.
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Why Do I Wake Up With Jaw Pain Every Morning?
What overnight clenching and grinding do to your jaw, and what helps.
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TMJ and Headaches: Is Your Jaw Causing Your Migraines?
How jaw dysfunction can drive head pain, and how to tell if yours is connected.
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TMJ Pain Explained: Types, Muscles & the Neck Connection
The kinds of TMJ pain, the muscles involved and why the neck matters.
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TMJ vs. Neck Pain: How to Tell What’s Causing Your Symptoms
Overlapping symptoms, different sources, and how we sort out which is which.
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3 articlesShoulders, elbows and the strength that keeps you on court.

The 13 Best Strength Training Exercises for Tennis Players
The strength work that carries over to your serve, footwork and durability.
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GIRD in Tennis Players: The Shoulder Problem You Might Not Know You Have
Lost rotation in the hitting shoulder: what it is and how to address it.
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Pickleball Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: What’s the Difference?
Why they aren’t quite the same injury, and how treatment differs.
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3 articlesFrom your first Austin miles to marathon and HYROX race day.

Easy Running Routes in Austin for Beginner Runners
Friendly Austin routes for your first miles.
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Marathon Hydration Tips for Training and Race Day
How to plan your fluids for long runs and race morning.
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What Is HYROX? A PT’s Guide to Training Smarter
How to train for HYROX without breaking down along the way.
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4 articlesHow injuries actually heal, and how to keep training through them.

RICE vs. MEAT: Why Rest and Ice Are No Longer Enough
Why rest and ice alone fall short, and what recovery looks like now.
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Why Your Tight Muscles May Not Need More Stretching
When tightness is really a strength or control problem, not a length problem.
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How to Choose the Right Physical Therapy in Austin
What to look for in a PT clinic, and what most people miss.
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Dry Needling in Austin: Benefits, Safety & Who It Helps Most
What dry needling is, how safe it is and who it helps most.
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