Each year, Americans make 7.5 million doctor visits related to shoulder/upper arm pain. After neck and back pain, shoulder pain is one of the top reasons patients seek a chiropractor in North Dallas. So, why are shoulder injuries so prevalent? Though there are many possible explanations that address this question, there’s a simple answer: anatomy. The shoulder has three joints
Hamstring injuries are common in sports that require rapid acceleration and deceleration, cutting left and right, agility, jumping, and bending. Can chiropractic care reduce your chances of hamstring injury?
Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) describes a condition that creates pain in the buttock. Pain may travel down the back of the leg when the sciatic nerve is irritated. There’s various structures that can result in sciatic nerve entrapment within the gluteal space. These include the piriformis muscle; fibrous bands containing blood vessels; the gluteal muscles; hamstring muscles, the Gemelli-obturator internus
The hip and knee are anatomically very close to one another. Functionally, there are several muscles that attach above the hip and below the knee joint. Hence, depending on the position and/or activity, the same muscle can move the hip and/or the knee. This close relationship crosses over in dysfunction as well, as patients with knee pain move differently, and
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is the result of inflammation, scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds the “ball” part of the ball and socket joint. Frozen shoulder dramatically reduces the range of motion of the affected joint. It severely impacts one’s ability to carry out their daily activities. A frozen shoulder may/may associate with shoulder pain and tenderness.
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic joint condition that affects roughly 10% of adults in the United States. Since it associates with obesity and advancing age, the condition is becoming more and more common. Two of the most common parts of the body affected by osteoarthritis include the hips and knees. They can cause considerable disability and dramatically affect one’s quality
While the anatomy of the shoulder allows for a wide range of motion and movement, it comes at the cost of a less stable joint. Especially for those who routinely perform activities that require lifting the arms. This is likely why shoulder pain is one of the leading reasons patients seek chiropractic care. Should pain trails behind low back pain
Hip pain is a VERY common problem among older adults that can affect their ability to remain independent. It’s common to assume that hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is responsible for the prevalence of hip pain in the aging population. The Framingham Osteoarthritis Study (FOS) found this isn’t always the case. The authors of the FOS reported that the presence or absence
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints of the body. It allows us to engage in overhead movements that make life easier. However, this comes at a cost. In order for the shoulder to have such a wide range of motion (ROM), it has less stability than most other joints. In fact, shoulder instability is a leading cause
Low back-related leg pain (LBRLP) is a common condition that drives patients into primary care clinics. These include chiropractic offices, but these cases are often complex, and determining the underlying cause can be clinically challenging. Let’s take a look at the current treatment strategies for LBRLP. LBP-Leg Pain Conditions To begin with, the patient’s doctor will need to determine if
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
