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Ms. Cynthia Lara, D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. Cynthia Lara is a Chiropractor practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Lara specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Lara seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Ms. Cynthia Lara, D.C.
  • Brownsville, Tx
  • Texas Woman’s University
  • Accepting new patients

Is chiropractic adjustment long-lasting?

Great question! Chiropractic adjustments work and it’s rarely just one adjustment. Think of your car, do wheel alignment last? They can if we take care of our car but hit a sidewalk READ MORE
Great question! Chiropractic adjustments work and it’s rarely just one adjustment. Think of your car, do wheel alignment last? They can if we take care of our car but hit a sidewalk and you can loose it. Periodic maintenance will help once the pain is gone. Stretching and strengthening the back muscles also help keep you aligned

Does massage help hip impingement?

Sometimes massage can soothe hip impingement but it won’t fix it.

How do you release a hip impingement?

Try PT or chiropractic. It depends on how it’s impinged.

What is good for hip flexor pain?

Great question! Hip flexor dysfunction is what I see the most in my practice. Find a good practitioner that can help you stretch it and strengthen your core..

Can I lift weights with a disc hernia?

Hello, it depends on how acute your hernia is, and how much you want to lift. Find a coach that is VERY good and will make sure you have great form. And that makes you stretch READ MORE
Hello, it depends on how acute your hernia is, and how much you want to lift. Find a coach that is VERY good and will make sure you have great form. And that makes you stretch before and after lifting.

Can tennis elbow be fixed?

I do see a lot of Tennis Elbow in my office and most get well. Find a chiropractor that also does soft tissue work. Airrosti practioners are really good with these issues.

Can you fix spinal curvature?

It depends on why you have spinal curvature. If it’s due to muscles it might be helped, if it’s due to other reasons it might not change. But adjusting the spine could give you READ MORE
It depends on why you have spinal curvature. If it’s due to muscles it might be helped, if it’s due to other reasons it might not change. But adjusting the spine could give you relief.

Can shoulder joint pain be fixed?

It depends on why you have shoulder joint pain, if it’s not torn or broken the majority of them can be helped.

What activities to avoid with neck pain?

A big activity I see often is texting. Bending the head down to text can cause tons of pain. Bring your phone up to eye level

What activities to avoid with elbow pain?

This is hard as you use it all the time. Find a chiropractor or PT that can help you get rid of the pain and stretch that limb a lot!

Can you help with back muscle pain?

Great question, we usually can help with back muscle pain. Find a good chiropractor.

What exercises are good for scoliosis?

Exercises that are bilateral like swimming are very good for scoliosis.

Physical neck/head/shoulders

Medical doctors look for fractures. I would suggest you see I chiro for additional help. We might not be able to change your scoliosis but we could possibly help making you more READ MORE
Medical doctors look for fractures. I would suggest you see I chiro for additional help. We might not be able to change your scoliosis but we could possibly help making you more comfortable in your body.

Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is serious. It can create a lot of pain. It might help to do some gentle stretching, keep talking to your neurosurgeon about new techniques that might be able READ MORE
Spinal stenosis is serious. It can create a lot of pain. It might help to do some gentle stretching, keep talking to your neurosurgeon about new techniques that might be able to help you.

Lower back pain

There are many reasons for lower back pain. I would suggest you see a chiropractor to have him or her check you to correct the problem. I usually find that we are misaligned READ MORE
There are many reasons for lower back pain. I would suggest you see a chiropractor to have him or her check you to correct the problem. I usually find that we are misaligned and weak in our core muscles, with proper treatment you can usually get out of pain pretty fast.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is not fun. Please go and see a chiropractor so you can be checked out. There are many reasons from muscle spasms to herniated disc. Please check yourself soon.

I have a compression facture in my back it's t 11 t 12

My question is how long have you had the fracture? If it's recent you might have pain with the landings of the plane. Check with a health-care provider before getting on the READ MORE
My question is how long have you had the fracture? If it's recent you might have pain with the landings of the plane. Check with a health-care provider before getting on the plane.

Lower Back Pain urgent or not?

It sound like you injured your back from deadlifting. Go see a chiropractor to be evaluated and shown how to heal and correct it.

Whats wrong with my back?

Please go see your doctor and/ or a chiropractor to see what is going on with your back. Pain I a no fun, please see someone soon.

upper back pain

Please get yourself checked out as you could have imjur3d your spine.