Back Pain Is Often Over-Treated
Despite abundant evidence and published guidelines calling for conservative initial treatment of most back pain through methods including physical therapy and over-the-counter medications such as […]
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How to Build a Healthier Thanksgiving Plate
No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy. But there are certain tricks to make it a little healthier—and to avoid riding out an uncomfortable food […]
Join TexPTS at U.R. Our Hope’s 4th Annual Evening of Hope Gala
TexPTS will be out in the community on December 3, supporting U.R. Our Hope at their 4th annual Evening of Hope Gala in Austin. U.R. Our Hope […]
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Planning your Thanksgiving Feast? Check out these recipes that pack bold flavors without packing on the pounds! Whether you’re following a special diet or just […]
60% of Adults Prescribed Opioids Have Leftover Pills
Prescription opioid deaths have quadrupled since 1999, yet even as the heartbreaking effect of the opioid epidemic increases, Americans are holding on to—and sharing—their pills. […]
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the United States population. RA often results in pain and inflammation in […]
Steven Nelson
Dr. Nelson is the Westover Hills Clinic Director. Dr. Steven Nelson graduated with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology at Hardin-Simmons University. He went […]
5 Foods You Should Eat This Fall
Your mom probably never gave you better advice than when she said, “Eat your fruits and veggies.” But eating healthy may seem harder come fall, […]
We’re All Responsible For Our Opioid Reliance—Even Patients
Blame our healthcare ecosystem and our quick-fix culture. Opioids are remarkable. For the treatment of severe acute pain, opioids can be the key to success. I […]
Opioid Overload
When it comes to back and neck pain alone, 1-2% of patients with low back pain who seek treatment have a serious disorder and require […]