One of the most common reasons patients visits a chiropractic office is a non-surgical care to address shoulder impingement syndrome. Dr. Woodward manages shoulder pain with a combination of manual therapies and exercises targeted at the shoulder joint. The scientific literature shows the best approach to shoulder impingement syndrome includes exercise. However manual therapies for the shoulder also add additional
People think of chiropractic care for only back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Research strongly supports chiropractic treatment for these complaints. But what about chiropractic care for shoulder pain? In 2010 and 2014, The U.K. government published landmark studies that reviewed previously published research on various forms of treatment for many conditions. These reviews noted there is favorable scientific evidence
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 of the scapula and rotate the arm outward (external rotation)
Chiropractors know how to address joint pain without drugs, but unfortunately, corticosteroid injections remain a popular choice for many medical providers treating patients suffering from osteoarthritis. According to new research: these injections may actually escalate the progression of OA. It can also increase the likelihood that a patient will require joint replacement surgery at some point. An article was published
This question is asked frequently by patients visiting chiropractors. To answer this question, let’s first talk about, “what is arthritis?” The word “arthritis” is derived from “arth-” meaning “joint” and “-itis” meaning “inflammation.” Hence, arthritis is basically swelling in the joint. Many types of arthritis have been identified—in fact, over 100! Some types of arthritis are primary (not caused by
Approximately a quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain. It can result in limited function, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in people over 50 years of age. It’s the #1 reason why people get total knee replacement (TKR). The rate of TKR in the United States and the United Kingdom
When people think of hip pain, they generally turn to hip-specific exercises as a self–help strategy. However, recent evidence shows there’s a correlation between poor core stability of the trunk and injury to the lower extremities, which includes the hips. In March 2018, Belgian researchers reviewed data from nine previously published studies with a focus on the importance of core
Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”. The question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does the current body of research say? Knee Pain Study In a
When people think of chiropractic care, they usually imagine back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Research STRONGLY supports chiropractic treatment for these complaints. But what about chiropractic care for shoulder pain? In 2010 and again in 2014, the United Kingdom government published landmark studies that reviewed previously published research on various forms of treatment for MANY conditions, both musculoskeletal and
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a pathological hip condition found in 17% of the population, and it’s caused by abnormal contact between the ball of hip and the socket. To be more precise, it’s the head-neck junction that impinges against the rim of the acetabulum. There are three types of FAI: cam, pincer, or a combination of the two. The cam
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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