Category: Wellness

Sleep and Chiropractic Care

The American Sleep Association reports that 50-70 million adults in the United States (US) have a sleep disorder. Those with poor sleep have several adverse health outcomes, including a higher risk for musculoskeletal pain. Current research suggests the relationship between musculoskeletal pain and sleep disturbance is bi-directional. Individuals with a sleep condition are more likely to develop a pain condition.

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Chiropractic Care for Soon-To-Be and New Moms

Low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are common complaints during pregnancy. Some studies suggest these conditions affect up to half of expecting mothers. During the postpartum period, it’s estimated that one-in-five women will continue to experience forms of musculoskeletal pain. This can last up to three years following the birth of their child. Typically, there isn’t one

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Affordable Chiropractic Care For Treating Lower Back Pain

People have been searching for affordable chiropractic treatment for many years. Chiropractic is a treatment that manipulates the musculoskeletal system, mostly the spine. Unlike medications, injections, and surgery, chiropractic treatment helps reduce the need for added care, medical and is much more affordable. A study published in 2019 reported that 95 patients were admitted to the Ontario Multidisciplinary Community Healthcare

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Chiropractic Management of Tennis Elbow

When an individual experiences pain in the wrist, one could assume it’s carpal tunnel syndrome, but there are many conditions that affect the upper extremities. One such condition is lateral epicondylitis, which is more commonly known as tennis elbow. Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs when the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon becomes inflamed. This tendon helps the

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Chiropractic For Whole Body Health

The nervous system has three divisions. The “central nervous system” composes of the brain and spinal cord. The “peripheral nervous system” includes the nerve roots and peripheral nerves that run from the spine to the arms and legs. The ability to move (walk, run, throw, lift, etc.) relies on constant communication between our central and peripheral nervous systems. The “autonomic

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Low Back Pain Treatment Goals

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

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Chiropractic and Leg Length

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.

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Can Chiropractic Treatment Help Me?

Chiropractic Care and Its Many Benefits Chiropractors focus on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. Chiropractic care emphasizes manual treatments including manipulation and/or mobilization of the joints and muscles. Chiropractors are primary care providers for the muscles and joint conditions. Anyone can see a doctor of chiropractic without a referral. Chiropractic Research A 2010 meta analysis reviewed a number

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Chiropractic Care for Children

Chiropractic techniques are not limited to any particular group. Chiropractors see patients of all ages, sizes, genders, ethnicities, and so on. So, is the care of children “different” than chiropractic care applied to adults? If so, how? Studies reviewed the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions (like low back pain) and non-MSK conditions such as asthma in children for a variety

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Can Chiropractic Help Me?

Chiropractic is THE most widely accepted and most frequently used type of “alternative” healthcare in North Dallas. This is largely due to the fact that it works! There has been a steady increase in acceptance of chiropractic care by the public, third-party payers, and the Federal government. Since the mid-1990s, a number of outside (non-chiropractic) observers have suggested that chiropractic

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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.

Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888