Have you ever noticed every time you go running, you have lower back pain either during or after the run? If so, you may be wondering if you should quit running, find an alternative sport, or simply stop all activity and adopt a sedentary lifestyle. If you love the benefits of running and want to continue, is there anything you
What do low back pain and balance have to do with one another? Well, a lot! First, poor balance can lead to falling. Falling is the number one cause of injuries after the age of 70 (which includes low back pain). Unfortunately, as we age, we lose both balance AND bone density. When it comes to falling, this combination can
“Where does the pain come from?” is probably the most common question we hear as chiropractors. Frequently, the patient is not told the answer to this simple question. This is because there are many structures in the low back that share a common nerve supply. Hence, the feeling arising from those structures is located in the same area of the
Low back pain (LBP) can be localized to the low back area or it can radiate pain down the leg (sciatica). This distinction is important because LBP is often less complicated and carries a more favorable prognosis for complete recovery. In fact, a large part of the history and examination in treatment for back pain is focused on this differentiation.
Low back pain (LBP) can arise from a lot of causes, most commonly from bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, and twisting. However, there are other possible causes, including sleep. This doesn’t include sleeping in a crooked position, such as on a couch, in a chair, or riding in a car. How much sleep do you need to feel restored and avoid
Low back pain has been a challenge to treat for centuries and evidence shows that back pain has been a concern since the origin of man. Chiropractic offers one of the most patient-satisfying and fastest treatment approaches available. At a chiropractor, there are a lot of different approaches to use from doctor to doctor. Is there any evidence that suggests
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint when it comes to traveling. Low back pain can occur in a car, bus, train, or airplane. Traveling is hard on the joints, muscles, and nerves for many reasons. Sometimes, it requires us to do things that our bodies are not used to. This includes prolonged sitting in a cramped area. Remember
Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common cause of disability in the United States. The total cost associated with back pain is between $100-200 billion/year. 2/3s of this is due to decreased wages and productivity. More than 80% of the population will have an episode of LBP at some point in their lifetime. The good news is that
Low back pain (LBP) accounts for over 3 million emergency department visits per year in the United States alone. Worldwide, LBP affects approximately 84% of the general population, so eventually, almost EVERYONE will have it! The early Roman and Greek eras indicate back pain was very prevalent, and that really hasn’t changed. Some feel it’s because we are bipedal (walk
Low back pain (LBP) is such a common problem that if you haven’t suffered from it yet, you probably will eventually. Here are a few facts to consider: What is an Adjustment? When spinal manipulation is performed in the low-back region, the patient is often placed in a side-lying position with the upper leg flexed towards the chest and the
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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