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
Falling is a common cause of injury in our North Dallas chiropractic office. The older the patient, the more likely a fall can cause serious injury. Here’s a simple way to improve your sense of balance. Begin by standing in a place where you can catch yourself from falling such as behind a chair or in a corner. For ten
Low back pain is extremely common and will affect at least 80% of us at least once during our lifetime. Many people experience recurring or prolonged chronic episodes. Chiropractors, like Dr. Woodward, often utilize manual therapies to manage low back pain. He may also recommend spinal stabilization exercises as part of the treatment process. Studies have shown that patients with
The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. There are three joints—the AC or acromioclavicular joint, the glenohumeral joint, and the scapulothoracic joint—all of which involve the scapula to some degree. The rotator cuff contains four muscles, three of which sit on the backside of the scapula and rotate the arm outward (external rotation)
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
An international study involving 32,370 outpatients with stable coronary artery disease from 45 countries revealed that patients who performed vigorous physical activity (enough to raise the heart rate and cause shortness of breath) one or two times a week had a lower risk for stroke, death from cardiovascular disease, and death from any cause than participants who lived a sedentary
Using data from a long-term study involving 480,940 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers estimate that for type 2 diabetics with both depression and cardiovascular disease, living a sedentary lifestyle at age 45 is associated with up to a seven-year reduction in lifespan versus being physically active at midlife. Journal of Internal Medicine, October 2019
Experts estimate that overactive bladder (OAB) may affect about one in six adults. In a study involving 77 overweight women with OAB, researchers observed that those who engaged in a high-intensity exercise program for twelve weeks experienced a nearly 30% reduction in their OAB symptoms. European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, September 2019
The World Health Organization notes that physical inactivity is the fourth most common risk factor for premature death. Additionally, the current data show that staying fit can slow the aging process and delay or reduce the risk for osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal injuries. Federal guidelines recommend engaging in 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
