Neck pain can arise from a multitude of causes from trauma like sports injuries and car accidents to just sleeping in an awkward position. It can also arise from non-traumatic causes like stress, anxiety, or depression. In the past, we’ve noted how forward head posture can increase the risk of neck pain and headaches. Suffice it to say, neck pain
Each year, nearly 1-in-4 women and 1-in-6 men experience an episode of neck pain. In particular, the risk is highest for working-age adults aged 30 to 59 years. Interestingly, past research suggests that indirect costs associated with neck pain often exceed direct healthcare expenditures. Thus, when it comes to a recommended course of care, it’s important for care to improve
In the Vestibular Disorders Association, the classification of dizziness is “cervicogenic dizziness”, or dizziness resulting from neck pain. Some reports link the influence of head position on equilibrium as far back as the mid-1800s. It wasn’t until 1955 that researchers coined the term “cervical vertigo.” It describes a clinical condition relating neck pain and/or injury to dizziness and disequilibrium. These
Past research reveals that combining spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) with exercise yields the best long-term results for individuals with neck pain. So what exercises should we consider when neck pain rears its ugly head? Isometric Exercise In the acute phase of an injury, rest and ice may be appropriate. Patients will often benefit from lightly applied isometric exercises. Place your
Headaches have a significant impact on the quality of life in both adults and children. Approximately 13% of patients who sought chiropractic care over the last decade did so for headache relief. Several studies find that manual therapies can provide significant benefits for patients with both tension-type and migraine headaches. This is even better than standard medical care, in some
Simply put, spinal stenosis describes a narrowing at the openings of the spine. When spinal stenosis exists in the cervical spine, it is cervical spinal stenosis (CSS). This condition is usually the result of wear-and-tear or aging, and hence, is most common over the age of 50. However, CSS can occur at any age if a vertebra in the neck
There are several musculoskeletal disorders that associate with the disks of the cervical spine that cause pain and affect function. Let’s discuss the various types of these pain-generating disk derangements. Intervertebral Disk The intervertebral disk is a fibroelastic cartilaginous shock absorber that sits between two vertebral bodies. This disc is the large boney part of the spine that bears most
It is common to see older adults with a slumped posture. Although there are many possible reasons for this, the most common cause is a condition called spinal stenosis. The Mayo Clinic notes that spinal stenosis can result from wear-and-tear that narrows the spinal disks. This narrowing can place pressure on the nerve roots as they exit the spine before
One-in-five adults over the age of 70 suffer from neck pain, which can dramatically affect their overall quality of life. So how effective is chiropractic care for a senior’s neck pain? Chiropractic Care Study A 2019 study published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies surveyed 288 Australian chiropractors. They found that individuals over 65 years of age account for
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that drive patients to seek chiropractic care. Sometimes the cause of injury is a known traumatic event. In many cases, neck pai11s are the result of wear and tear from poor posture—forward head posture in particular. Head Posture The head, which weighs 10-11 lbs. (4.5-5 kg), typically rests above the shoulders.
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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