It’s common for low back pain patients to avoid any movement they think may worsen their condition. Over time this can lead to weakened back muscles. This sets the person up for prolonged back pain and future episodes. That’s one reason why treatment guidelines recommend patients continue activity during an injury. But what about the physical activity before back pain
Low back pain is extremely common and will affect at least 80% of us at least once during our lifetime. Many people experience recurring or prolonged chronic episodes. Chiropractors, like Dr. Woodward, often utilize manual therapies to manage low back pain. He may also recommend spinal stabilization exercises as part of the treatment process. Studies have shown that patients with
It’s common to see older adults with slumped posture. There are lots of possible reasons, but the most common cause is a condition called spinal stenosis. The Mayo Clinic says that spinal stenosis can arise from wear-and-tear that narrows the spinal disks. The narrowing can place pressure on the nerve roots as they leave the spinal column prior to traveling
Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, is a common occurrence for patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). Unfortunately, self-restricting one’s daily physical activity can result in muscle weakness and atrophy. This can lead to further inactivity and muscle weakness, and subsequently, poor tolerance of normal activities of daily living, work absenteeism, and depression. When the muscles around the low back
Neck pain and stiffness are common complaints, and these problems can come and go chronically for years. Numerous studies suggest exercise and chiropractic care as two of the best approaches for gaining control over this disabling condition. The management of weak pelvic/low back stabilizing muscles can have significant benefits for those suffering from neck pain. Stabilization Benefits Review Physical therapists
It’s important to maintain good back health by doing things that help strengthen you than cause harm. What are the “things” we need to avoid? What are some basic activities we can do to prevent back problems from occurring? Most people are aware of the saying “lift with the legs,” which means bending your knees when lifting something. There are
The sciatic nerve is composed of five nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back (L4 to S3). The nerves then merge into one nerve that travels through the buttock and into the leg. Towards the back of the knee, the nerve divides into two nerves, the tibial and common peroneal. These two are nerves that travel into
When it comes to treating patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP), doctors of chiropractic commonly use a multi-modal approach that involves manual therapies, like spinal manipulation and mobilization, combined with supervised and/or home-based exercises. Why is that? In many cases, the superficial paraspinal muscles of patients with back pain will tighten as a reflex in an effort to restrict
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a very common gynecological disorder affecting 84.1% of women during childbearing age. The most common symptoms of PD include lower abdominal pain that can radiate to both thighs and/or to the low back. Other symptoms include tiredness, headache, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. The condition precedes menstruation (in the absence of any organic pathology) and lasts approximately
When patients present with low back pain (LBP), they are frequently nervous and worried about whether they’re going to respond to the treatment—especially when it comes to getting out of pain and returning to their normal activities. A variety of studies have shown chiropractic care to be an effective option for the LBP patient, and though there is no “crystal
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
