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.
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
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, and/or pain located on the palm side of the wrist, hand, and into the index, third, and half of the ring finger. It’s caused by pressure exerted on the median nerve as it passes through the “tunnel” located in
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an EXTREMELY common condition that can affect anyone at any age. In fact, there’s a strong probability that up to 50% of the people reading this have/had symptoms of CTS. 10% or more have been treated for it! We have recently discussed various non-surgical treatment
Whiplash, or “Whiplash Associated Disorders” (WAD), results from a sudden jarring motion. Often, from a car crash that occurs too fast for someone to voluntarily “brace” themselves. This is because the whole “whiplash cycle” is over within 300 msec. We cannot contract a muscle faster than 700-800 msec. Other injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the leading cause of numbness to the middle three fingers and thumb and affects millions of Americans each year. There are MANY potential causes of CTS, and these causes can be unclear or multi-factorial. We have discussed the importance of night splints and what chiropractic
Exercises that focus on improving posture, flexibility, strength, and coordination are important for creating a well-rounded cervical rehabilitation program. Our discussion continues this month with stretching and strengthening exercises. STRETCHING Our neck muscles have to hold up our 12-pound (~5.5 kg) head. It’s no wonder why our neck muscles seem
Neck pain can occur for many different reasons, but what can you do about it? That’s the BIG question! As discussed last month, exercise training is an important part of the chiropractic management process. Let’s take a close look at which exercises are MOST important with respect to self-management strategies.
Is there a “normal” or “best posture” out there? If so, what is it? Posture is largely inherited; however, there are also environmental, social, and other forces that can affect posture. Some say “good posture” is the position that places the least amount of strain on the body. In particular,
In general, exercise is good for everyone. In fact, exercise seems to benefit EVERY system of the body. It’s one of the BEST ways to relieve stress. So back to the question, should you include push-ups in your exercise program? The short answer is yes…and no! To best answer this
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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