Sports season is here, and AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to be aware of muscle cramps so that they don’t get the best of your young athlete this season. Avoiding Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps occur for many different reasons, including: Dehydration Muscle overuse Muscle strain Nerve compression Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your athlete avoid the discomfort associated with muscle cramps. First, be sure he or she is drinking ...

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The warm weather has arrived, bringing with it spring tryouts, and at AFC Urgent Care Hixson, we’re ready and able to handle all your spring sports-related needs. Give It Your All Spring tryout season can be stressful for kids and their parents. However, there are some things you can do as a parent to help your child through his or her tryout. Remember that you are there as a support system—not added pressure ...

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