Dr. Tricia Hernandez

Dr. Tricia Hernandez Dr. Tricia Hernandez is a sports chiropractor who specializes in soft tissue injuries and flexibilit

Dr. Tricia Hernandez has been in practice for over 8 years Houston and in the surrounding areas. She is a graduate of the University of Houston, and obtained her second Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Texas Chiropractic College. Dr. Hernandez continued her education by becoming a certified provider of the Active Release Technique ("ART"). ART is a patented sof

t tissue technique that combines active movement with precise pressure massage techniques. ART effectively treats acute trauma, chronic pain syndromes, and repetitive trauma disorders associated with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. As an avid runner, Dr. Hernandez has completed over 30 plus marathons and ultra-marathons in the past 6 years, some being as long as 50 miles. Additionally, she dedicates hundreds of hours a year to strength training and core body workouts in the gym, and aspires to train for and compete in more triathlons. From both her active lifestyle and continued education, Dr. Hernandez understands the effects of soft tissue injuries her patients' experience and the importance of helping her patients recover fast. Regardless of her patients' activity or performance levels, Dr. Hernandez practices and promotes proper prevention, preparation, remedy, and recovery with all her patients to help keep them performing or simply living at their best. Dr. Hernandez treats and consults with a wide variety of patients, ranging from athletes experiencing aches and pains associated with their sport, to patients suffering from acute neck or back pain, to patients with chronic limiting or debilitating pain. She has helped with treatment plans that have literally changed people's outlook on life.

New location June 229525 Katy Fwy, Suite 122Houston, Texas 77024Bunker Hill Building 713-463-3800
06/18/2026

New location June 22

9525 Katy Fwy, Suite 122
Houston, Texas 77024
Bunker Hill Building
713-463-3800

05/25/2026

Why Rest Alone Doesn’t Always Solve Running Injuries

Rest can calm symptoms down.

But calming symptoms and rebuilding tolerance are not the same thing.

A lot of runners take time off, feel better, then go right back to the same pace, mileage, or workouts that irritated things in the first place.

The problem is that the tissue may feel better before it’s actually prepared for that load again.

That’s why so many injuries become a cycle instead of a one-time issue.

Recovery isn’t just about removing stress.

It’s about preparing the body to handle it again.

05/23/2026

Why Plantar Fasciitis Often Becomes a Cycle

A lot of runners think plantar fasciitis starts because the foot is weak or tight.

But the plantar fascia is really a tissue that handles repeated load.

Every step you take running, it helps store and release energy.

The problem usually starts when the amount of stress going through it exceeds what it’s prepared to tolerate.

Sometimes that comes from training changes.
Sometimes shoe changes.
Sometimes calf stiffness, ankle restriction, or mechanics higher up the chain.

But the foot itself matters too.

If the smaller muscles of the foot aren’t controlling load well, the plantar fascia can end up doing more work than it should.

That’s why many runners get stuck in the cycle of:
stretch it, rest it, feel a little better… then flare it up again once mileage increases.

The issue usually isn’t just irritation.

It’s whether the foot can tolerate the demands being placed on it repeatedly.

05/20/2026

Why Achilles Problems Fool Runners Early

Achilles issues often begin as morning stiffness or tightness early in a run.

Then something interesting happens—
it warms up and feels better.

That temporary improvement convinces a lot of runners that nothing is wrong.

But in many cases, that pattern is actually the beginning of overload.

The pain usually shows up later in the process—not first.

05/18/2026

Runner’s Knee Rarely Starts as Sharp Pain

Most runners expect injuries to appear suddenly.

But runner’s knee often starts subtly.

Maybe stairs feel a little different.
Maybe the knee feels stiff after sitting.

Early on, it’s usually more irritation than true pain.

The problem is that runners often keep training normally because it still feels manageable.

Then over time, the irritation becomes harder to ignore.

05/15/2026

What Long Distance Running Teaches You About Uncertainty

Long-distance running forces you into uncertainty constantly.

Some runs feel amazing.
Some feel terrible for no obvious reason.

Weather changes. Fitness changes. The body changes day to day.

Over time, running teaches you to stop needing perfect conditions to move forward.

And honestly, that lesson carries far beyond running itself.

05/14/2026

It’s not easy running in Houston humidity.

05/13/2026

Why Some Runs Feel Mentally Heavy Before They Even Start

Not every difficult run is physical.

Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting.

Stress, fatigue, poor recovery, life outside running—
all of it affects how a run feels mentally.

And experienced runners know this:
sometimes the run that feels hardest to start ends up being the one you needed most.

05/11/2026

Why Your Brain Wants You to Slow Down Early

One thing I learned over years of running is that the brain often reacts before the body truly reaches its limit.

Especially during hard efforts or uncomfortable conditions.

The moment things start feeling difficult, the brain starts negotiating.

Slow down. Walk. Back off.

Sometimes that signal is protective.

But sometimes it’s just discomfort—not actual limitation.

Learning the difference is part of becoming a better runner.

05/09/2026

Why Running Shoes Feel Different Around 300–500 Miles

Most runners know their pace…
but not their shoe mileage.

If your current shoes are somewhere around 300 to 500 miles, pay attention to how your runs have been feeling lately.

More soreness?
More heaviness?
More fatigue in the calves or feet?

Sometimes it’s training.
Sometimes it’s the shoe slowly changing underneath you.

Address

1446 Campbell Road, Ste 250
Houston, TX
77055

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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+17134633800

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