Category: Joint Pain

What Is Patellofemoral Pain?

Chiropractic treatment focuses on improving function in the spine to reduce neck pain and back pain. In most cases, achieving a successful outcome is only possible when treatment addresses conditions elsewhere in the body. For example, any painful condition of the knee can change one’s gait pattern. This can result in abnormal movement in the ankle, pelvis, and lower back.

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Where Is This Shoulder Pain Coming From?

When people say, “My shoulder hurts,” they often point to different areas in the vicinity of the shoulder such as the base of neck, the collar bone, the scapula (shoulder blade), the chest, and/or their arm. The challenge with the shoulder is that it’s anatomically comprised of three joints: the glenohumeral joint, or GHJ (ball-and-socket); the acromioclavicular joint, or ACJ

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Dynamic Stretching for Hip Pain

As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. It’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands. With that said, stretching can be broken down into two main types: static (or passive) and dynamic (or

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Knee Pain and Foot Problems

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) can associate with running, jumping, squatting, and walking up and down stairs. The cause of PFP may be excessive rubbing between the back of the patella and the groove it’s in. Besides overuse, additional causes for PFP pain include muscle imbalance, weakness, or direct trauma. The condition is most common in pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. This

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Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder

Osteoarthritis (OA) can be the most common form of arthritis. It’s caused when the smooth cartilage surface of an articulating/moving joint wears away until there is bone-on-bone contact. This can result in both loss of movement and pain. Although OA most commonly affects the joints under the hips and the knees, it can occur in any moving joint. Even including

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Hip Problem, Back Problem, or Both?

  Musculoskeletal conditions drive millions of patients to doctor’s offices each year. Back and hip pain are among the most common reason. The hip and low back are next to one another in the body. Often, these conditions overlap with only one of the two usually being diagnosed. This can lead to inadequate treatment, unnecessary costs, and unsatisfying outcomes for

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Exercise Can Help Knee Osteoarthritis

Musculoskeletal pain is common and restricts activity. Unfortunately, it can weaken the muscles and joints in the affected area. This can prolong pain and elevate the risk for future injury. So, what kind of exercises are best for improving knee strength with knee osteoarthritis? There are two types of muscle activity that can occur during exercise: eccentric and concentric. During

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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.

Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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Dallas, TX 75240
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