Pain in your hand, wrist, or arm can be frustrating. You don’t realize how much you use your arms and hands until pain, numbness, or tingling gets in the way. Most of us don’t usually think that an issue in our neck may cause our arm pain. But it’s very
Your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. If you have shoulder pain, here is how you can find relief.
Shoulder pain is a REALLY common problem in North Dallas. There are many causes of shoulder pain. Understanding what is causing your pain is helpful in finding shoulder pain relief. Sources of Shoulder Pain The most common source of shoulder pain arises from the muscle tendons and the bursa. Bursas
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff (RC) tear. To determine just how common this is, one study looked at a population of 683 people regardless of if they had shoulder complaints or not. There were 229 males and 454 females for a total
The shoulder is a very complex region that comprises multiple joints and muscle attachments. A strong joint capsular ligament, multiple nerves, and blood vessels pass into the arm to bring motor and sensory function to the hand and fingers. One condition of the shoulder that may drive a patient to
The shoulder is not just one joint but rather four joints. The sternoclavicular (collar bone/breast bone), acromioclavicular (the “roof” of the ball & socket joint), glenohumeral (the ball & socket joint), and scapulothoracic joints (shoulder blade/rib cage joint). There are also many structures in the vicinity that can mimic shoulder
Each year, Americans make 7.5 million doctor visits related to shoulder/upper arm pain. After neck and back pain, shoulder pain is one of the top reasons patients seek a chiropractor in North Dallas. So, why are shoulder injuries so prevalent? Though there are many possible explanations that address this question,
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is the result of inflammation, scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds the “ball” part of the ball and socket joint. Frozen shoulder dramatically reduces the range of motion of the affected joint. It severely impacts one’s ability to carry out their daily activities.
While the anatomy of the shoulder allows for a wide range of motion and movement, it comes at the cost of a less stable joint. Especially for those who routinely perform activities that require lifting the arms. This is likely why shoulder pain is one of the leading reasons patients
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints of the body. It allows us to engage in overhead movements that make life easier. However, this comes at a cost. In order for the shoulder to have such a wide range of motion (ROM), it has less stability than most
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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