Exercises Articles

Low Back Pain and Balance

What do low back pain and balance have to do with one another? Well, a lot! First, poor balance can lead to falling. Falling is the number one cause of injuries after the age of 70 (which includes low back pain). Unfortunately, as we age, we lose both balance AND

The 25-Second Balance Challenge

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

Stabilization Exercises for Low Back Pain

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

Scapular Stabilization for Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. There are three joints—the AC or acromioclavicular joint, the glenohumeral joint, and the scapulothoracic joint—all of which involve the scapula to some degree. The rotator cuff contains four muscles, three of which sit on the backside

Nerve Flossing and Low Back Pain

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

Vigorous Exercise Just Once or Twice Per Week Benefits Heart Disease Patients

An international study involving 32,370 outpatients with stable coronary artery disease from 45 countries revealed that patients who performed vigorous physical activity (enough to raise the heart rate and cause shortness of breath) one or two times a week had a lower risk for stroke, death from cardiovascular disease, and

Stay Active!

Using data from a long-term study involving 480,940 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers estimate that for type 2 diabetics with both depression and cardiovascular disease, living a sedentary lifestyle at age 45 is associated with up to a seven-year reduction in lifespan versus being physically active at midlife. Journal

High-Intensity Exercise May Help and Overactive Bladder

Experts estimate that overactive bladder (OAB) may affect about one in six adults. In a study involving 77 overweight women with OAB, researchers observed that those who engaged in a high-intensity exercise program for twelve weeks experienced a nearly 30% reduction in their OAB symptoms. European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology,

Get Fit, Stay Fit!

The World Health Organization notes that physical inactivity is the fourth most common risk factor for premature death. Additionally, the current data show that staying fit can slow the aging process and delay or reduce the risk for osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal injuries. Federal guidelines recommend engaging in 150

Cardio Combined with Resistance Training Best for Breast Cancer Patients

Past research has demonstrated that exercise can benefit breast cancer patients while they undergo chemotherapy treatment. In this study, researchers observed that breast cancer patients who combined resistance and aerobic exercise reported higher quality of life scores and less severe cancer-related symptoms than participants who engaged in only cardio or