Why Does My Neck Hurt? Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold, stabilize, and move the weight of your head every day for a lifetime. Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but the seven bones and 20 neck muscles need to work together in perfect harmony to move your head around and keep
When discussing posture, we often refer to your body’s overall position as you stand, sit, or lie down. Most experts would agree that a “good” overall posture involves physical positions that reduce stress on the body by balancing the load placed on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. If you’ve looked in the mirror and noticed that your
The countless daily hours kids spend on phones and computers can significantly contribute to tension headaches. It’s estimated that kids spend up to 1,400 hours per year in the exact positions attributed to the development of “Tech Neck.” That’s not
Years ago, many believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, research has demonstrated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit the body and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted that movement can improve the supply of oxygen to the brain and promote the production of new cells. It also aids in creating new
As education steps into the digital age, many students will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of. For many students, e-learning may increase neck, mid-back, and low back pain. Spending six or
“Move it or lose it!” I’m not really sure where that started, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the person who originally coined that phrase was a chiropractor… thinking about spinal disc health and proactive care. Seriously, It seems that so many of us just don’t realize movement can and is often the best medicine for the spine! Did you
When patients ask me for advice on how to know if they have a spinal disc problem, there’s a story that comes to mind every time. Not too long ago, a friend of mine was over to help me out with one of my weekend projects. He had been out with his family for some celebration. The first thing he
Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time when so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses”. They were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside our bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made it through round after round of young kids playing on
Last month, we discussed neck pain caused from cervical disc herniations. This month we are going to continue that discussion. 1. “What can I do to at home to heal my herniated disc?” A simple acronym to help heal new injuries is “PRICE”. It stands for Protect, Rest, Ice Compress, and Elevate. This can be used for any number of musculoskeletal conditions. 2. “I don’t want to have
Neck pain can arise from many sources. For example, there are ligaments that hold bones to other bones that are non-elastic and very strong. There are muscles and tendons that tear as well and can be referred to as a strain. Injuring the ligament during activity is referred to as a sprain. The disks lay between the vertebrae in the
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
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