Our collection of back pain exercises and gentle stretches loosens tight muscles, strengthens your core, and eases discomfort between visits. Curated by Dr. Jonathan Woodward, D.C., each routine takes just a few minutes and is safe for most Dallas patients—stop if pain worsens and schedule an in-clinic evaluation.
Low back pain (LBP) occurs in most of our lives at one point or another. Pain can go from a “nag” to being totally disabling. There are some exercises for the low back that can be done from a standing position. They can be performed in public without drawing too
Low back pain (LBP) can range from being a “nag” to totally disabling. Below are some exercises that can be done for the low back from a sitting position. They can be: 1) performed in public without drawing too much attention and 2) repeated every one to two hours with
It’s common for the muscles that attach to the hip and pelvis to be overly active or tight. At the same time, the core muscles are also deconditioned and weak. When it comes to managing low back pain, should patients focus on stretching the hip muscles or strengthening the core?
When it comes to the human body, an issue in one area can contribute to problems elsewhere. For example, one study found that 3-in-5 patients with hip impingement also suffer from clinically significant low back pain. They also have increased disability in one location that’s associated with greater disability in
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
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
Based on simple statistics, we’ve ALL had some form of low back pain (LBP) at some point in our lives. “Chronic” LBP is pain that’s been present for at least three months. It’s consistently reported that LBP becomes increasingly difficult to resolve when it persists for 3+ months. What exercises
Previously, we reviewed studies that compared chronic low back pain (cLBP) exercisers to non-exercise control groups. After examining those in the exercise groups, they experienced significant improvements in pain and disability/function. This is in comparison to those who remained inactive, regardless of the type of exercise. We also reviewed a
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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