For normal posture, the center of the shoulder joints should be vertically in line with the skull just behind the ears. Excessive device use can lead to forward head posture where the head rests forward of the shoulders. This can lead to a condition called upper cross syndrome (UCS). UCS is characterized by the weakening of back muscles and shortening
We’re hoping this article will not PUT you to sleep but rather WAKE YOU UP to the important information presented here about how to sleep in the presence of neck pain. If you’ve ever had neck pain, then you know how challenging it is to find a comfortable position in bed. It’s so difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep!
A 42-year-old female patient presents with neck pain she has had for over two months. The pain came on gradually and without a specific cause. She answers phones for a busy mail order shoe store. She works 40 hours a week, 5 days per week. Her neck pain is worse with work, especially by the end of the eight-hour shift.
It is very important that those of us with neck pain learn what we can do to help ourselves as the benefits from treatment are always much more satisfying for both the healthcare provider and the patient. Self-care promotes independence and a feeling of accomplishment. You are the most important part of this “team” effort to get you better! Let’s
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used to describe non-mainstream healthcare approaches. This includes chiropractic care which is used in conjunction with or in place of conventional medicine. The usual treatment approach for headaches often involves medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen. These cause side effects that can affect the stomach, liver, and/or kidneys with prolonged
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints for which patients present to chiropractic offices. Headaches are also another very common problem and often go hand-in-hand with the presence of neck pain. So, the question that is frequently asked is, “…why do headaches and neck pain often occur together?” There are many types of headaches, which we have discussed
The relationship between neck pain and our pillow is more important than most of us realize! Any number of pillows (flat, medium, bulky) are made of different materials such as foam, feather, air, water, or memory foam. It’s usually not until neck pain and/or headaches start to become an issue that we start to think, “…how important is my pillow?”
If one hasn’t had neck pain, they probably will at some point in the future. Like lower back pain, once someone has had neck pain, the chances for a future episode are significantly higher. A 2012 study reported that within a year, 16-18% of participants complained of neck and shoulder pain and 21-38% sought medical treatment. Moreover, 13-21% lost work
A short leg can affect our posture and cause back pain, shoulder pain, or even neck pain. When there is a difference in leg length, the pelvis cannot maintain a level position. The spine’s foundation is the pelvis and will bend or twist if there is a leg length discrepancy. Doctors of all disciplines realize the importance of leg length.
Most patients in North Dallas report a history of multiple neck pain episodes prior to starting chiropractic care. Literature estimates anywhere from one-in-ten to one-in-five people will experience an episode of neck pain in any given year. Though some studies report that between 33% and 65% of these people will recover within twelve months, many individuals will experience either a
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
