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
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
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
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
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
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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