The care each patient receives in our North Dallas chiropractor clinic is tailored to their unique situation. However, doctors often use clinical treatment guidelines as a foundation to help correctly diagnose and suggest a course of treatment. A panel of experts reviews the current scientific literature for quality evidence of treatments and their associated benefits and risks. There are recommendations
A short leg can affect our posture and cause back pain, shoulder pain, or even neck pain. When there is a difference in leg length, the pelvis cannot maintain a level position. The spine’s foundation is the pelvis and will bend or twist if there is a leg length discrepancy. Doctors of all disciplines realize the importance of leg length.
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common condition that many North Dallas patients try to self-manage prior to seeking treatment in our chiropractic clinic. Pain Prevention One approach some patients try first is a low back belt or brace. A 2008 systematic review concluded that lumbar braces are not likely to prevent new back pain. However, can a low
Low back pain is VERY likely to affect all of us at some point in life. The question is, do you control it or does it control you? Here are ten “tricks” for staying in control of “IT!” STRETCHING & POSTURE When you’re in one position for a long time (like sitting at your desk), SET your cell phone timer
Low back pain in North Dallas following a herniated disc can sometimes require surgery. Other times patients can “ride it out” and six to twelve months later will have no evidence on a MRI of the original herniated disc injury. How is this possible? Research Researchers are currently studying why some herniated discs heal themselves while others do not. Researchers
Low back pain can arise from a number of different structures in the low back. Pain can occur from issues with the lumbar discs, the facet joints, the muscles and/or tendon attachments, the ligaments that hold bone to bone, the hip, and the sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint is the transition point between the spine and the pelvis. It supports
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability and ranks sixth in terms of overall disease burden. Chronic low back pain has a profound socioeconomic impact on individuals, families, and communities. Older people tend to have increased disability from lower back pain than younger patients. One study found that more than a quarter of older people in the United
In North Dallas, low back pain is one of the most costly and common healthcare problems. It is also the leading cause of disability and work absence around the world. Chiropractors may recommend for patients adopt a fitness routine. This fitness routine is at your own personal convenience. You can also make dietary modifications and continue practicing specific exercises. To
The number of lumbar fusion surgeries for low back pain increased from 61,000 to 450,000 per year between 1993 and 2013. Approximately 61% of patients who undergo back surgery will continue to experience chronic low back pain afterward. Patients will often seek non-surgical treatment to alleviate their pain. Chiropractors in North Dallas can help. According to a survey of 62
The earlier you get treatment for your lower back pain, the less care it will take and the more complete recovery you can expect to achieve. Seeking chiropractic help sooner also reduces your risk for additional injuries. Seeking care early can detect problems in other areas of the body and improve your overall mobility and quality of life. A February
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
