The body is an interconnected whole and needs to be looked at in order to get at the root of a spinal problem. We are all familiar with low back trauma. This includes bending and stooping in awkward positions to lift something from a trunk. It can even include slipping and falling on ice. In these examples, it’s easy to
It’s common for the muscles that attach to the hip and pelvis to be overly active or tight. At the same time, the core muscles are also deconditioned and weak. When it comes to managing low back pain, should patients focus on stretching the hip muscles or strengthening the core? Here we will discuss a few options of various exercises
When it comes to the human body, an issue in one area can contribute to problems elsewhere. For example, one study found that 3-in-5 patients with hip impingement also suffer from clinically significant low back pain. They also have increased disability in one location that’s associated with greater disability in the other. When managing a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder
Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes such as genetics, acquired abuses, body type (especially obesity—body mass index or BMI >30), gender, as well as cultural aspects that predispose one to acquire low back trouble. So, the question remains, “What can I do to reduce my risk of developing low back pain?” Body Mass Index Study The answer is
People have been searching for affordable chiropractic treatment for many years. Chiropractic is a treatment that manipulates the musculoskeletal system, mostly the spine. Unlike medications, injections, and surgery, chiropractic treatment helps reduce the need for added care, medical and is much more affordable. A study published in 2019 reported that 95 patients were admitted to the Ontario Multidisciplinary Community Healthcare
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
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
