When you make an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation for your neck pain, your chiropractor will provide both in-office procedures and self-help approaches. As a “team”, you can manage your neck pain or headache complaint to a satisfying end-point. So, what are some of these procedures? Let’s take a look! Goals During Chiropractic Visit In the office, you can expect
This series (Part 1 and Part 2) has included exercise recommendations to self-manage neck pain, headache, upper back pain, and dizziness. This month’s topic involves enhancing coordination, which may be the most important topic in this three-part series! Coordination-based exercises are important because they stimulate our neuro-motor system and can help restore normal function. We can all relate to the challenge of
Exercises that focus on improving posture, flexibility, strength, and coordination are important for creating a well-rounded cervical rehabilitation program. Our discussion continues this month with stretching and strengthening exercises. STRETCHING Our neck muscles have to hold up our 12-pound (~5.5 kg) head. It’s no wonder why our neck muscles seem to be tight almost all the time. Here are two
Neck pain can occur for many different reasons, but what can you do about it? That’s the BIG question! As discussed last month, exercise training is an important part of the chiropractic management process. Let’s take a close look at which exercises are MOST important with respect to self-management strategies. There are several goals or reasons to perform neck exercises.
Is there a “normal” or “best posture” out there? If so, what is it? Posture is largely inherited; however, there are also environmental, social, and other forces that can affect posture. Some say “good posture” is the position that places the least amount of strain on the body. In particular, the muscles and ligaments that hold the body together. Cause
Similar to back pain, neck pain affects almost all of us at some point in life, and the severity can range from mild stiffness to complete incapacitation. Chiropractic care offers a non-drug, non-surgical method of treatment that MANY neck pain sufferers utilize and benefit from. The following is a description of what you can expect when treated with an evidence-based
Headaches can arise from many different causes. A partial list includes stress, lack of sleep, allergies, neck trauma (particularly sports injuries and car accidents), and more. In some cases, the cause may be unknown. A unique common denominator of headaches has to do with cervical spine anatomy. To be precise, the upper part of the neck. There are seven cervical
The connection between our sinuses and headaches is well-established. What about the relationship between neck pain and our sinuses? Is there a connection? Sinusitis Sinusitis is very common in the spring when pollen counts are high and times when the cold and flu are rampant. It usually manifests with a clear runny nose and pain over the affected sinuses. Other
Cervical spondylosis (CS) is another term for osteoarthritis (OA) of the neck. It is a common, age-related condition that you will probably develop if you live long enough. If you suffered a neck injury as a youth, it can develop within five to ten years of the injury. It is basically caused by the “wear and tear” associated with normal
There are many studies about the benefits and efficacy of spinal manipulation to treat back pain. Many medical doctors frequently refer patients with back pain to chiropractors for this service. But what about neck pain? Although it’s taken a little longer to compile the evidence, there is now substantial research to support that spinal manipulation for neck pain is equally
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
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