Dr. Annette Zaharoff The Non-Surgical Center of Texas

To be clear, Dr. Z offers shock wave therapy for humans only. But it's good to know the positive outcomes of this non-surgical treatment are helping our four-legged friends.

Ask the vet: Shock wave therapy implemented as recovery method Dear Dr. Thompson: My vet has recommended shock wave therapy to help my dog recover from a partial ACL tear. They did the initial therapy but want to do ...

At 27, she is the oldest woman in decades to win the all-around.

Olympic gymnastics live updates: Simone Biles wins all-around gold, Sunisa Lee takes bronze Simone Biles held off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade for all-around Olympics gymnastics gold. At 27, she's the oldest Olympic women's gymnastics champ since 1952.

Team USA makes history with a last-minute win for the ages over Australia in women's rugby.

Team USA stuns rugby world with historic medal win, planting flag for sport in America The Eagles won bronze by defeating Australia, gold medalists of 2016, on a miracle final play.

It's not a special effect. It is a photo that will leave you speechless.

How Olympics Photographer Jerome Brouillet Got The Shot Brouillet’s photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina floating above the ocean has quickly become the defining image of triumph at the 2024 Games.

With the rain ending and clouds retreating, here's a god reminder to take care if you are out in the sun.

Sunburn Signs And Treatment If you have had sunburn this summer you may not think it's a big deal, but it really depends on the severity of the burn and how often it may occur.Family Medi

Another study shows promise in using , this time to help with sleep health among Parkinson's patients.

Acupuncture Tied to Improved Sleep in Parkinson's Disease Acupuncture improves sleep quality and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's, the results of a recent randomized clinical trial showed.

This TikTok fitness trend may lead to unexpected pain.

Wearing wrist weights during walks is a trendy hack for toned arms. Here's what to know about safety. A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.

Study: Osteoarthritis can be debilitating and depressing, but exercise can help.

Physical activity found to cut depression in people with arthritis-related pain Physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression symptoms in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain, according to a study published online July 18 in PLOS Global Public Health.

The storylines in the pool are pretty compelling in Paris this year, from 17-year-old phenoms to a British champion pursuing an elusive three-peat in the breaststroke while fending off a surging Chinese star.

Paris Olympics 2024: Six swimming races to watch at the Games BBC Sport picks out six highly anticipated swimming races to watch at the Paris Olympics, including Adam Peaty's quest for gold and France's new superstar.

Shockwave therapy is getting more attention for helping relieve pain. Dr. Zaharoff was among the first to offer this non-surgical treatment option in South Texas.

Shockwave therapy can provide fast, permanent pain relief from strained muscles, doctors say Suffering from strained muscles, torn ligaments or just have general neck and back pain? Shockwave therapy may be your answer. Here's what doctors want you to know.

If too much treadmill time is contributing to panful shin splints, new research suggests the answer may be to get outside and train your stride.

Overdoing the treadmill? here's how to ease shin splints Outdoor walking impact on treadmill running.

From sleepwalking to sleep eating, here are some things to look out for that could be impacting your .

If You're Doing This During Your REM Cycle, Chances Are You Should Be Seeing A Doctor — Here's Why Experts reveal symptoms that strike during nighttime rest and what those signs might mean for your health.

This new research found that shockwave therapy is more effective than ultrasound treatment in helping people recover from Achilles tendinopathy, an often painful condition that can make it hard to walk. Dr. Z offers this treatment option at the Non-Surgical Center of Texas.

Frontiers | Efficacy of shock wave therapy and ultrasound therapy in non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial ObjectivePhysiotherapists and physicians continue to seek effective conservative treatments for Achilles tendinopathy. This study aimed to subjectively and o...

Dealing with pain after a can be difficult, but it is often manageable.

Following a stroke, pain is common but can be managed Various types of pain can develop in the weeks, months and even years after a stroke, and they can be treated, experts say.

An electric women's final is set at after Jasmine Paolini won the longest-ever women's semifinal.

Wimbledon: Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova set up final meeting after thrilling comeback wins in semi-finals Jasmine Paolini through to second consecutive Grand Slam final with record-breaking victory over Donna Vekic; Barbora Krejcikova comes from behind to stun 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina; follow updates from Wimbledon by heading to our live blog or live scores page

Study says acupuncture may be key in reducing the chances of addiction relapse. Evidence also indicates the non-surgical treatment can help stem opioid cravings.

Study: Acupuncture can ease methadone treatment Researchers suspect that acupuncture makes the brain release chemicals that can relieve the pain from op**te withdrawal.

Running during the hottest part of the day is going to be dangerous at times, so be smart running in the heat.

8 tips for running in the heat you need to know Hot weather running is no joke

This was a duel and test worthy of a champion.

Alcaraz outduels Tiafoe in 5 sets at Wimbledon Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz rallied to outduel Frances Tiafoe in five sets on Friday and advance to the fourth round at Wimbledon.

We hope everyone has a safe and pleasant Fourth of July holiday. The Non-Surgical Center of Texas offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, and will re-open on Monday, July 8 to serve you.

Notice unsafe or illegal use of fireworks in Bexar County? Here's what to do. The hotline's number is 210-335-0300.

The five-woman U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team, led by Simone Biles and featuring a 16-year-old newcomer, is set and bound for Paris.

US Olympic gymnastics trials results: Simone Biles, Suni Lee highlight Paris team Simone Biles is the U.S. Olympic gymnastics champion. Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera will join Biles at the Paris Olympics.

If you plan to keep up your running routine as the temperatures rise, slow down your pace and avoid that mid-day run.

How to run safely during the heat of summer Temperatures are heating up, but you don't have to give up your daily outdoor runs.

Revved up for Summer? Be careful to avoid injury as you transition into summer activities.

Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic advises easing into summer sports to avoid Achilles injuries - Mayo Clinic News Network LA CROSSE, Wis. ― The warm summer weather can make adults feel like kids again. The Weekend Warrior comes roaring [...]

Dr. Z is using shockwave therapy as a non-surgical option to help patients deal with joint pain and more. Cardiologists are using the technique to break up blockages in the arteries.

Breakthrough therapy for blocked arteries makes waves in cardiovascular world I think it's probably been the single most important breakthrough in the cardiovascular space in the last ten years," said Dr. Peter Soukas.

Texan Sha'Carri Richardson will get her much-anticipated shot at gold in Paris.

Sha’Carri Richardson is headed to Paris after winning the women’s 100-meter at Olympic trials Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry also qualified for the 2024 Paris Games in the 100.

This will be a "running" theme into the Fall.

Local runners advise extra hydration, electrolytes and more while exercising during extreme heat Steve Hart, manager at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania, said it's important to adapt to the heat before doing any physical activity outside.

We may call them shower shoes or thong sandals. In New Zealand they are "jandals." But they are still bad for your feet wherever you are in the world.

Jandals are a national icon but they suck There are more important things going on in the world but this summer, Re: News Head of Content Anna Harcourt needs to share her opinion that jandals are the worst shoe.

Running doesn't have to be a pain, but when it is, here are some tips for treating that .

Getting knee pain after your runs? Here's might be causing it – and how to fix it Sports doctor, author and marathoner Dr Jordan Metzl explains four common problems that could be to blame for knee pain during or after your runs – and how to manage it

One athlete's experience with . Dr. Z offers this non-invasive treatement option at the Non-Surgical Center of Texas.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy helps UCCS athlete recover from lingering pain Extracorporeal shockwave therapy delivers acoustic energy waves to stimulate healing in soft tissue, ligaments and tendons.

One of the more interesting storylines at this year's .

Tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka at French Open to become youngest semifinalist since 1997 Mirra Andreeva upset Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday to become the youngest semifinalist in any Grand Slam since 1997.

"The study concludes that in addition to conventional pharmaceutical treatment, acupuncture at specific acupoints with warm needling can improve the efficacy of treating degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee joint, alleviate pain, restore knee joint function, and improve inflammatory responses and bone metabolism."

Acupuncture Knee Arthritis Relief Found Acupuncture knee arthritis relief found in clinical trial both safe and effective.