Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, and we all want to provide the best environment for both mom and baby. The question of whether or not chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy. It is a frequent question by the newly-expectant mother as she plans for a healthy pregnancy. Chiropractic care during
Some of you may have heard about how a modified form of boxing is helping patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It’s been observed that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who engage in a boxing-like exercise routine, can enhance their quality of life. It can even build impressive gains in posture,
Do you frequently feel sleepy throughout the day? Do you doze off soon after you sit down? Are you feeling “restored” when you wake up in the morning? How much sleep is REALLY needed and how important is it? Let’s take a look… The short answer is that sleep is
Previously, we discussed how herniated disks can resorb all by themselves, especially large herniated disks. But what about a damaged nerve—can it self-repair too? It’s important to realize that damage can occur when enough pressure applies to any living tissue. The anatomy of our nerves includes many micro-structures such as
Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease and identifies by increased bone fragility. According to a 2017 study, more than 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis. 1-in-3 women over age 50 and 1-in-5 men will experience osteoporosis-related fractures in their lifetime. If you have family members who have/had
As previously discussed, many patients with a whiplash injury also experience some degree of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can prolong the recovery process. A 2012 study involving patients with severe TBI found the rate of favorable recovery increased by 25% in participants who took a
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
Primarily, chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. The emphasis is on treatment utilizing manual adjustments and other types of manipulation and/or mobilization of the spine. Chiropractic is classified as a form of primary care. Anyone can choose to see a doctor of chiropractic without a referral.
At some point in time, most of us have had a “Charlie horse” or muscle cramp. In fact, 50% of adults over the age of 50 suffer from night cramps. Chiropractors are often asked by their patients, “Where do these come from? Why am I having these? What can I
It’s commonly known that slouching can contribute to both neck pain and headaches. Many don’t know that slouching can lead to other negative health consequences… DIGESTION Prolonged sitting is bad enough all by itself, but adding a slouched, slumped posture can distort or compromise the space that houses internal organs
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888
