Years ago, many believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, research has demonstrated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit the body and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted that movement can improve the supply of oxygen to the brain and promote the production of new cells. It also aids in creating new
As education steps into the digital age, many students will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of. For many students, e-learning may increase neck, mid-back, and low back pain. Spending six or
“Move it or lose it!” I’m not really sure where that started, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the person who originally coined that phrase was a chiropractor… thinking about spinal disc health and proactive care. Seriously, It seems that so many of us just don’t realize movement can and is often the best medicine for the spine! Did you
When patients ask me for advice on how to know if they have a spinal disc problem, there’s a story that comes to mind every time. Not too long ago, a friend of mine was over to help me out with one of my weekend projects. He had been out with his family for some celebration. The first thing he
Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time when so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses”. They were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside our bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made it through round after round of young kids playing on
Last month, we discussed neck pain caused from cervical disc herniations. This month we are going to continue that discussion. 1. “What can I do to at home to heal my herniated disc?” A simple acronym to help heal new injuries is “PRICE”. It stands for Protect, Rest, Ice Compress, and Elevate. This can be used for any number of musculoskeletal conditions. 2. “I don’t want to have
Neck pain can arise from many sources. For example, there are ligaments that hold bones to other bones that are non-elastic and very strong. There are muscles and tendons that tear as well and can be referred to as a strain. Injuring the ligament during activity is referred to as a sprain. The disks lay between the vertebrae in the
Neck pain is a very common problem. In fact, two-thirds of the population will have neck pain at some point in life. It can arise from stress, lack of sleep, prolonged postures (such as reading or driving), and sports injuries. Whiplash injuries, arthritis, referred pain from upper back problems, or even from sinusitis! Rarely, it can cause dangerous problems including
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints patients have when they come to a chiropractic office for the first time, second only to low back pain. Neck pain affects all of us at some point in life, and for some, it can become a chronic, permanent problem that can interfere with many desired activities and lower their quality
Earlier, we covered the first two of four primary goals when it comes to the chiropractic management of neck pain (#1 – Pain Management and #2 – Structural realignment). Now, we will conclude this discussion with #3 – Functional Restoration and #4 – Prevention. 3) FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION Restoring function basically allows the patient to return to their pre-injury activities of daily
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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