Patellofemoral (PF) pain is a pain in the area of the knee cap and a very common problem. Especially in women because they naturally have a wider pelvis. A wider pelvis can cause a “knock-knee” effect. This can be exacerbated by flat feet and ankle pronation (rolling in at the ankles). The net result is that outward pressure increases on
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, there’s a simple answer: anatomy. The shoulder has three joints
Hamstring injuries are common in sports that require rapid acceleration and deceleration, cutting left and right, agility, jumping, and bending. Can chiropractic care reduce your chances of hamstring injury?
Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) describes a condition that creates pain in the buttock. Pain may travel down the back of the leg when the sciatic nerve is irritated. There’s various structures that can result in sciatic nerve entrapment within the gluteal space. These include the piriformis muscle; fibrous bands containing blood vessels; the gluteal muscles; hamstring muscles, the Gemelli-obturator internus
The hip and knee are anatomically very close to one another. Functionally, there are several muscles that attach above the hip and below the knee joint. Hence, depending on the position and/or activity, the same muscle can move the hip and/or the knee. This close relationship crosses over in dysfunction as well, as patients with knee pain move differently, and
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. A frozen shoulder may/may associate with shoulder pain and tenderness.
Deep slow breathing (DSB) widely manages various diseases of the heart and lungs. It also manages psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. There appears to be some research to support DSB as being helpful for pain management. Although, the results have been inconsistent. However, a 2012 study suggests that how you “think” while practicing DSB may be the
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic joint condition that affects roughly 10% of adults in the United States. Since it associates with obesity and advancing age, the condition is becoming more and more common. Two of the most common parts of the body affected by osteoarthritis include the hips and knees. They can cause considerable disability and dramatically affect one’s quality
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 seek chiropractic care. Should pain trails behind low back pain
Hip pain is a VERY common problem among older adults that can affect their ability to remain independent. It’s common to assume that hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is responsible for the prevalence of hip pain in the aging population. The Framingham Osteoarthritis Study (FOS) found this isn’t always the case. The authors of the FOS reported that the presence or absence
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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