Discover chiropractor-approved exercises and stretches that relieve back, neck, and joint pain—no gym required. Each routine is curated by Dr. Jonathan Woodward, D.C., to help Dallas patients move better, heal faster, and stay active between appointments.
Whether you’re recovering from an auto accident, managing chronic back pain, or trying to fix your neck, these self-care tips can help support your in-office chiropractic care.
Information here is educational and not a substitute for an in-person evaluation.
If you’re ready to feel better with personalized care, schedule your chiropractic consultation today.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the tight bony carpal tunnel at the wrist. The condition can result in pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. It can also affect one’s ability to carry out everyday life and work
Poor posture can impair physical function and affect one’s health. It’s very common to see people with a slouched, forward head posture. Some advise us to sit up straight, limit phone use, or hold devices at eye level. But are there any exercises that can help reverse forward head posture?
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are usually prescribed stretching exercises by medical and chiropractic doctors, as well as physical therapists. In this syndrome, the median nerve is often constricted by a swollen nerve sheath. Malalignment of the wrist bones can also form the hole that the nerve glides through. If
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
If you remember back when you were a kid, exercising was commonplace. You ran, jumped, played sports, did physical education, or jumped rope with your friends. You were active from morning until you slept at night. There are still many people that as they age, continue to push themselves to
Has your chiropractor ever asked, “Did you do your exercises?” How did you respond? 96% of the general population look for excuses that their chiropractor would buy. He or she is not out to humiliate you or make you feel bad about not being the perfect patient. Only about 4%
Falling is a common cause of injury in our North Dallas chiropractic office. The older the patient, the more likely a fall can cause serious injury. Here’s a simple way to improve your sense of balance. Begin by standing in a place where you can catch yourself from falling such
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
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
