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
The care each patient receives in our North Dallas chiropractor clinic is tailored to their unique situation. However, doctors often use clinical treatment guidelines as a foundation to help correctly diagnose and suggest a course of treatment. A panel of experts reviews the current scientific literature for quality evidence of treatments and their associated benefits and risks. There are recommendations
A short leg can affect our posture and cause back pain, shoulder pain, or even neck pain. When there is a difference in leg length, the pelvis cannot maintain a level position. The spine’s foundation is the pelvis and will bend or twist if there is a leg length discrepancy. Doctors of all disciplines realize the importance of leg length.
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common condition that many North Dallas patients try to self-manage prior to seeking treatment in our chiropractic clinic. Pain Prevention One approach some patients try first is a low back belt or brace. A 2008 systematic review concluded that lumbar braces are not likely to prevent new back pain. However, can a low
Low back pain is VERY likely to affect all of us at some point in life. The question is, do you control it or does it control you? Here are ten “tricks” for staying in control of “IT!” STRETCHING & POSTURE When you’re in one position for a long time (like sitting at your desk), SET your cell phone timer
Low back pain in North Dallas following a herniated disc can sometimes require surgery. Other times patients can “ride it out” and six to twelve months later will have no evidence on a MRI of the original herniated disc injury. How is this possible? Research Researchers are currently studying why some herniated discs heal themselves while others do not. Researchers
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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