Neck Pain Articles
When Teenagers Get Headaches…
Teenagers get headaches too! In my North Dallas chiropractic practice, an increasing number of preteens, tweens, and teenagers are having headaches related to their posture during cell phone and electronic usage. In 2016, researchers at Curtin University in Perth examined the seated posture and health data of 1,108 17-year-olds. This
Neck Pain and the Facet Joints
Neck pain is one of those conditions that virtually everyone has had at some point in time. The degree of how it can affect one’s life is highly variable—from minimal functional limitations to total disability. So where does neck pain come from and why are the “facet joints” so important?
Where Does Neck Pain Come From?
Let’s first look at the anatomy of the neck in order to better understand the structures of the cervical spine that can generate pain. Starting at the back of the spine, the facet joints allow us to move our neck and head in all directions. Each facet joint surrounds a
Chiropractic Care vs. Medication for Neck Pain
Neck pain can arise from a multitude of causes from trauma like sports injuries and car accidents to just sleeping in an awkward position. It can also arise from non-traumatic causes like stress, anxiety, or depression. In the past, we’ve noted how forward head posture can increase the risk of
Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain Saves Money
Each year, nearly 1-in-4 women and 1-in-6 men experience an episode of neck pain. In particular, the risk is highest for working-age adults aged 30 to 59 years. Interestingly, past research suggests that indirect costs associated with neck pain often exceed direct healthcare expenditures. Thus, when it comes to a
Are Neck Pain and Dizziness Related?
In the Vestibular Disorders Association, the classification of dizziness is “cervicogenic dizziness”, or dizziness resulting from neck pain. Some reports link the influence of head position on equilibrium as far back as the mid-1800s. It wasn’t until 1955 that researchers coined the term “cervical vertigo.” It describes a clinical condition
What Exercises Are Best for Neck Pain?
Past research reveals that combining spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) with exercise yields the best long-term results for individuals with neck pain. So what exercises should we consider when neck pain rears its ugly head? Isometric Exercise In the acute phase of an injury, rest and ice may be appropriate. Patients
Chiropractic Care for Headache Relief?
Headaches have a significant impact on the quality of life in both adults and children. Approximately 13% of patients who sought chiropractic care over the last decade did so for headache relief. Several studies find that manual therapies can provide significant benefits for patients with both tension-type and migraine headaches.
Neck Pain – What Is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Simply put, spinal stenosis describes a narrowing at the openings of the spine. When spinal stenosis exists in the cervical spine, it is cervical spinal stenosis (CSS). This condition is usually the result of wear-and-tear or aging, and hence, is most common over the age of 50. However, CSS can
Deep, Slow Breathing for Pain Management?
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
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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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