Category: Back Pain

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy for Back and Pelvic Pain

Low back pain (LBP) and posterior pelvic pain (PPP) are common complaints during pregnancy. Current estimates show that 2/3rds of expectant mothers will experience back pain during pregnancy. One in five pregnant women will report pelvic pain. LBP/PPP can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life and her ability to carry out everyday tasks. Sometimes, pain conditions

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Best Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain (Part 1)

Based on simple statistics, we’ve ALL had some form of low back pain (LBP) at some point in our lives. “Chronic” LBP is pain that’s been present for at least three months. It’s consistently reported that LBP becomes increasingly difficult to resolve when it persists for 3+ months. What exercises have been found to best address chronic low back pain

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Beliefs About Back Pain

Since the 1980s, researchers have embraced the biopsychosocial model (BPS) to understand causative and prognostic factors associated with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This can include issues such as back pain. For the best possible outcomes for patients with back pain, it’s important to understand the factors outside of the biomechanical injury model play in the injury and recovery process. Unfortunately, there is

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Best Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain (Part 2)

Previously, we reviewed studies that compared chronic low back pain (cLBP) exercisers to non-exercise control groups. After examining those in the exercise groups, they experienced significant improvements in pain and disability/function. This is in comparison to those who remained inactive, regardless of the type of exercise. We also reviewed a few popular Swiss/gym ball exercises. There are also core stabilizing

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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.

Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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