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 other joints. In fact, shoulder instability is a leading cause
Low back-related leg pain (LBRLP) is a common condition that drives patients into primary care clinics. These include chiropractic offices, but these cases are often complex, and determining the underlying cause can be clinically challenging. Let’s take a look at the current treatment strategies for LBRLP. LBP-Leg Pain Conditions To begin with, the patient’s doctor will need to determine if
For legs, most of us have probably never thought about whether they are equal in length. If they are not, what problems that may cause. In a 2019 systematic review, researchers found that about 10% of adults have lower limbs that are of equal length. Among the remaining 90% of adults, the difference in leg length is usually less than
Certain low back conditions can give rise to more than just lower back pain. To understand this better, a short “anatomy lesson” is appropriate. The spine can be divided into two halves: front and back. The structures in the front half include the larger, heavier bones called vertebral bodies. The shock-absorbing cushions that lie between the vertebral bodies are intervertebral
The shoulder is comprised of four joints. The ball and socket glenohumeral joint play the most important role in the wide range of motion of the upper arm. However, this mobility comes at the cost of stability, which makes the shoulder a common source of injury. Sometimes these injuries occur suddenly, and the pain and disability compel the patient to
Low back pain (LBP) can be localized to the low back area or it can radiate pain down the leg (sciatica). This distinction is important because LBP is often less complicated and carries a more favorable prognosis for complete recovery. In fact, a large part of the history and examination in treatment for back pain is focused on this differentiation.
If one hasn’t had neck pain, they probably will at some point in the future. Like lower back pain, once someone has had neck pain, the chances for a future episode are significantly higher. A 2012 study reported that within a year, 16-18% of participants complained of neck and shoulder pain and 21-38% sought medical treatment. Moreover, 13-21% lost work
If you place your hand on your hip, the bone you feel is the greater trochanter. It serves as an important attachment point for the muscles that move the hip. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a general term to describe multiple disorders that cause pain at the side of your hip. Hip pain is most common by overuse and
Our chiropractic clinic in North Dallas sees gender-related injuries more than you think. For knee-related injuries, research shows that women are 2 to 8 times more at risk than men. An issue in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, or low back can cause compensation in the movement of other parts. This can create other issues elsewhere in the body. The
Running is a form of exercise that many people do to stay in shape, lose weight, and reduce stress. Avid runners do their best to ignore hip pain while they’re on the road, trail, track, or treadmill. There comes a point when their pain forces them to seek care. Let’s view the most common causes of hip pain seen in
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
