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How You Can Prevent Injuries
While it’s true that some injuries are accidental, many injuries are also preventable.  Below we’ve provided three of our favorite resistance band workouts for you to perform daily at home or to split up and perform one each day.  
Feb 21st, 2022
Best Doctors in Lewisville, Texas

Top-Tier Healthcare in Lewisville, TX
At BBC Health, we're committed to partnering with you on your journey to optimal health and well-being. If you're looking for a healthcare provider in Lewisville, TX, that prioritizes your needs and delivers exceptional care, contact BBC Health today!
Apr 15th, 2024
Eclipse Viewing Safely with BBC Health

Eclipse Viewing: Don't Let Neck Pain Steal the Show!
Mark your calendars for April 8th and prepare to witness the moon partially obscure the sun. But before you crane your neck for a glimpse, let's talk about preventing neck pain during this exciting event.
Apr 1st, 2024
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy

What is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is concentrated from your own blood and contains healing factors, such as white blood cells and bioactive proteins, called growth factors and stem cell markers.
Feb 19th, 2024
LSO Brace

Why wear an LSO Brace?
An LSO back brace can help unload some of the weight normally placed on the lower back, in this process reducing pressure on the spine’s joints, discs and muscles.
Feb 16th, 2024
Golfer's Elbow Medial Epicondylitis Pain

What is Golfer's Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the elbow which in some ways is similar to tennis elbow.
Feb 9th, 2024
Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis Pain

What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow (also known as “Shooter’s elbow” and “archer’s elbow”) is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender.
Feb 5th, 2024
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hand Pain

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming more frequently recognized and may be occurring more often. It may result from repetitive motion or the use of devices like computer keyboards.
Jan 31st, 2024
Spinal Disc Herniations

What are Slipped Discs?
A spinal disc herniation, misleadingly called a “slipped disc”, is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosis) of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out.
Jan 26th, 2024
Spinal Stenosis

What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves.
Jan 22nd, 2024
Osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative arthritis, or degenerative joint disease) is a group of diseases and mechanical abnormalities involving the degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and the subchondral bone next to it.
Jan 17th, 2024
What Makes Up My Back?

What Makes Up My Back?
The human back is the large posterior area of the human body, rising from the top of the buttocks to the back of the neck and the shoulders.
Nov 16th, 2023
Altered Hip Movements

Do I Have Altered Hip Movements?
By identifying and making oneself aware of altered hip movement patterns you may be able to correct the altered movement patterns thereby restoring ideal motion and posture.
Oct 30th, 2023
Posture Movement Patterns

What are Altered Movement Patterns?
An ”altered movement pattern” is a movement pattern in which a change occurs in the coordination of the muscle firing sequences for a specific group of muscles, facilitating a specific joint movement.
Oct 24th, 2023
Hip Pain

Why Does My Hip Hurt?
Pain can arise from structures that are within the hip joint or from structures surrounding the hip.
Oct 16th, 2023
Achilles Tendon Injuries

How To Prevent Achilles Injuries?
The Achilles tendon, or tendon calcaneus, is a large ropelike band of fibrous tissue in the back of the ankle that connects the powerful calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus). The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body.
Oct 12th, 2023
Bunion

What is a Bunion?
A bunion is a structural deformity of the bones and the joint between the foot and the big toe, and it may be painful.
Sep 21st, 2023
Plantar Fasciitis pain

What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common condition of heel pain. This condition occurs when the long fibrous plantar fascia ligament along the bottom of the foot develops tears in the tissue resulting in pain and inflammation.
Sep 14th, 2023
Sprained Ankle

What is an Ankle Sprain?
An ankle sprain, twisted ankle, rolled ankle, ankle injury, or ankle ligament injury is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle are torn or partially torn.
Sep 4th, 2023
Foot Anatomy

Foot Anatomy Explained
By learning more about our foot anatomy, we can better understand how to prevent and treat symptoms associated with it.
Aug 31st, 2023
Piriformis syndrome low back pain

What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve I compressed or otherwise irritated by the piriformis muscle causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the buttocks and along the path of the sciatic nerve.
Aug 17th, 2023
Spine

Why Does My Back Hurt?
By learning more about what a complex and vital organ the spine is, we can better understand how to prevent and heal spinal injuries. When an injury occurs, whatever is required depends on what part of the spine is injured, and that is why it is important
Jul 19th, 2023
IT (Iliotibial) Band Syndrome with Runner's Legs

What is IT Band Syndrome?
IT Band Syndrom, or Iliotibial Band Syndrome as it is technically known as, is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners.
Jul 16th, 2023
Runner's Knee

What is Runner's Knee?
Runner’s knee isn’t really a condition itself. It’s a loose term for several specific disorders with different causes.
Jul 12th, 2023

What is a Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear?
Tears of the rotator cuff tendons are described as partial-thickness tears, full-thickness tears, and full-thickness tears with complete detachment from the bone.
Jun 30th, 2023
Shoulder separation

Is my Shoulder Separated?
A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint on the top of the shoulder.
Jun 29th, 2023

What is the Rotator Cuff?
What is the rotator cuff anyway? If you've ever thrown a ball, combed your hair, or scratched your back then you've used your rotator cuff. Learn how important this piece of anatomy is to your physical health.
Jun 27th, 2023
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Building Better Care as BBC Health
It is with great pleasure that we announce our new name…BBC Health! BBC stands for “Building Better Care”, which has become our mission as we have grown to become one of the only integrated primary care practices in North Texas!
Jan 6th, 2023

Use it or Lose It: A Motto For Joint Health
Our joints come in many shapes and sizes and allow us to move and carry out normal activities of daily living. Without joints, we would be rigid and unable to move. Read more to learn why joints are important and how to care for them.
May 24th, 2021

4 Health Benefits of Gratitude

Did you know that while Thanksgiving is the holiday of giving thanks, it can also be the holiday of receiving health? When we give gratitude, we receive something precious in return…better health!
Nov 24th, 2020

A New Approach to Healthcare

At BBC Health, we are different on purpose.  We believe that great healthcare requires a team of forward-thinking medical and chiropractic providers that know how to work together to achieve the absolute best outcomes for every patient. 
Oct 6th, 2020

Don't Let Tech Neck Become a Pain In The Neck
You may have heard of a military neck, stiff neck, or just a plain old pain in the neck, but have you heard of a Tech Neck?  What is it and why is it more important to recognize as we all go back to school? 
Aug 5th, 2020

What's the Skinny on B12?

At The Back & Body Clinic, we are trained to detect vitamin and mineral deficiencies and have the tools to help you feel better.  One way we help is with our Skinny Shot.  You may know it as our B12 shot, but this isn't your grandma's B12 shot. 
Jul 17th, 2020

Got Knee Pain?

Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could significantly reduce your knee pain? Where would you go, what would you do? What if this therapy took ONLY ONE 30-MINUTE TREATMENT? Click here to learn more!
Jun 25th, 2020

Hey Guys, what’s UP with LOW T?
Testosterone is the sex hormone responsible for male characteristics. Both men and women need testosterone to maintain muscle mass, bone mass, aid in fat distribution, enhance mood, energy, and sex drive.
Jun 11th, 2020

Chiropractic Care: Taking A Team Approach
Did you know chiropractic care is over 115 years old?  Chiropractic care is the second largest healing profession in the world, and its success is primarily due to delivering safe non-invasive healthcare that aims to work with your body whenever possible.
Apr 29th, 2020

Superior Hand Sanitizer Delivered To You
In searching for a better product that I could get ahold of now, I discovered this special maximum protection hand sanitizer which is both anti-viral and anti-bacterial, unlike most over-the-counter brands that are just anti-bacterial.  
Apr 7th, 2020

Immune Support Delivered to Your Door
If there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that we must always maintain a strong immune system. Your immune system is your body's first and most important defense against any new virus or bacteria.
Apr 2nd, 2020