Woywood Integrated Medicine

11/06/2026

**DO YOU REALLY NEED X-RAYS BEFORE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?**

You might be surprised to learn that **I rarely order X-rays for new patients.**

Does that mean I don't think X-rays are valuable?

Absolutely not!

After 37 years in practice, I've learned that the most important question isn't whether we *can* take an X-ray. It's whether we *need* one.

**1. THE EXAMINATION COMES FIRST.**

Your health history, symptoms, and physical examination often provide the information needed to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

I don't believe every patient should automatically have X-rays simply because they're seeing a chiropractor for the first time.

**2. X-RAYS SHOULD HAVE A CLINICAL PURPOSE.**

X-rays can be extremely useful when there's concern about a fracture, certain spinal abnormalities, or other conditions that require imaging.

But they aren't necessary for every episode of back or neck pain.

And when imaging is needed, an X-ray isn't always the best choice. Sometimes MRI, CT, or another diagnostic study is more appropriate.

**3. THE GOAL IS APPROPRIATE CARE.**

I want to make decisions based on what your particular condition requires—not on a routine that treats every patient the same way.

At **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, our approach begins with listening, examining, and determining the most appropriate next step.

**If you need imaging, I'll recommend it. If you don't, I won't order it simply out of habit.**

Because good healthcare isn't about doing more tests. It's about doing the right tests when they're needed.

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 646-9060
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

11/03/2026

**WHEN IS BACK PAIN MORE THAN JUST BACK PAIN?**

Most of us have experienced back pain at some point. Maybe you lifted something heavy, spent too much time sitting, or woke up with an aching back.

But here's something important to understand:

**Not all back pain has the same cause—and not all back pain should be treated the same way.**

After 37 years in practice, I've learned that understanding *why* someone is hurting is just as important as knowing *where* they hurt.

**1. POSSIBLE CAUSES**

Back pain can originate from muscles, ligaments, spinal discs, joints, or irritated nerves. Occasionally, it can be caused by medical conditions unrelated to the spine.

Two patients with nearly identical symptoms may have very different problems.

**2. WARNING SIGNS**

While many episodes of back pain improve with conservative care, certain symptoms deserve special attention.

New or worsening leg weakness, significant trauma, fever, or unexplained weight loss may indicate the need for additional medical evaluation.

**New loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the saddle area, or significant progressive leg weakness requires emergency medical evaluation.**

**3. APPROPRIATE EVALUATION**

This is why I believe in performing a thorough examination before recommending chiropractic treatment.

At **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, we consider your symptoms, medical history, examination findings, and whether additional testing or medical treatment is appropriate.

Sometimes chiropractic care is the right approach. Sometimes medical treatment or further evaluation is necessary. And sometimes both can play a role.

**My goal isn't simply to adjust your back. It's to help you get the care you actually need.**

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

**Call (210) 646-9060 to schedule an evaluation.**
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

10/29/2026

**WHAT 37 YEARS IN PRACTICE HAVE TAUGHT ME**

When I began practicing chiropractic in 1989, I wanted to help people improve their health and enjoy better lives.

Thirty-seven years later, I've learned some valuable lessons from the thousands of patients I've had the privilege of caring for.

**1. LISTEN FIRST**

Every patient has a story. Taking the time to understand their symptoms, health history, and goals is essential to determining what care is appropriate.

**2. INTEGRATED CARE**

No single healthcare profession has all the answers. Chiropractic care, medical evaluation and treatment, and wellness support can complement one another.

That's one of the reasons we built **Woywood Integrated Medicine**—to bring different areas of healthcare together around the needs of the patient.

**3. LONG-TERM HEALTH**

Relieving pain is important, but I also want to help patients improve their mobility, maintain their function, and enjoy the activities that make life worth living.

After 37 years, my philosophy is pretty simple:

**The most important part of healthcare isn't what you do to a patient. It's understanding what that patient needs.**

And I'm still just as passionate about helping people as I was when I started!

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
Live Oak, Texas
(210) 646-9060
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

10/26/2026

**3 COMMON CAUSES OF NECK PAIN**

Have you ever awakened with a stiff neck? Or noticed your neck getting increasingly sore after a long day at work?

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints I see in practice. But here's something important to understand:

**Not all neck pain has the same cause—and not all neck pain should be treated the same way.**

Here are three common reasons your neck might be hurting:

**1. Muscle Strain and Tension**

Long hours at a computer, repetitive activities, stress, or even sleeping in an awkward position can strain the muscles supporting your neck.

The result? Tightness, soreness, stiffness, and difficulty turning your head.

**2. Degenerative Changes**

As we age, the discs and joints in our cervical spine naturally undergo changes.

Sometimes those changes contribute to neck pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility. However, many people have degenerative changes on imaging without experiencing pain.

**3. Injury or Trauma**

Automobile accidents, falls, and sports injuries can damage the muscles, ligaments, discs, or joints of the neck.

Even when symptoms initially seem minor, a proper evaluation can help determine whether treatment or additional testing is necessary.

**SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ABOUT NECK PAIN?**

After 37 years in practice, one thing I've learned is that the most important part of treatment happens before the first adjustment.

**We need to understand what's causing your symptoms before deciding how to treat them.**

At **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, we combine chiropractic care, medical services, and wellness support to help patients receive appropriate, individualized care.

Sometimes chiropractic treatment is appropriate. Sometimes medical evaluation or treatment is needed. And sometimes a combination of approaches makes sense.

**Our goal isn't simply to relieve your pain today. It's to help you move better and maintain your health over time.**

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

**Call (210) 646-9060 to schedule an evaluation.**
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

10/24/2026

CHIROPRACTIC CARE + MEDICAL CARE: BETTER TOGETHER!

One thing I've learned in 37 years of practice is that no single healthcare profession has all the answers.

Chiropractic care can be an excellent option for certain musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients manage pain and improve mobility through a conservative, hands-on approach.

Medical care brings additional diagnostic and treatment options, including medications, medical procedures, and management of conditions that require medical attention.

The important thing isn't choosing one over the other. It's choosing the care that's appropriate for the patient.

Sometimes chiropractic care is all that's needed.

Sometimes medical treatment is the better choice.

And sometimes a patient benefits from both.

That's why I believe in healthcare professionals working together rather than working in isolation.

At Woywood Integrated Medicine, we've brought chiropractic, medical care, and wellness services together to offer patients a more coordinated approach to their health.

Our goal is to listen, understand your concerns, evaluate your condition, and help you find the most appropriate path forward.

Different expertise. Shared commitment. Your health comes first.

Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

Woywood Integrated Medicine
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 646-9060
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

10/24/2026

At Woywood Integrated Medicine, we take a holistic approach to chiropractic care, recognizing that the body functions as a connected system. When alignment, movement, or muscle balance is disrupted, pain often follows. Addressing the source—not just the symptoms—can make all the difference.

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10/21/2026

**WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR FIRST CHIROPRACTIC VISIT?**

If you've never been to a chiropractor—or it's been a while—you might wonder what to expect.

At **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, we believe your first visit should be about more than simply getting an adjustment.

**Here's what you can expect:**

**1. We Listen First.**
We'll discuss your symptoms, health history, concerns, and what you're hoping to accomplish.

**2. A Thorough Examination.**
I'll perform an examination to better understand your condition and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.

**3. Your First Adjustment.**
If the examination indicates that chiropractic care is appropriate, you'll receive an adjustment tailored to your needs.

**4. A 30-Minute Massage.**
Your introductory visit package includes a 30-minute massage to help relax tight muscles and relieve tension.

**IMPORTANT: Massage may be scheduled separately from your initial appointment.**

**5. A Second Visit to Review Your Progress.**
We'll discuss how you responded to your first adjustment, review our findings, and talk about recommendations for future care, if needed.

**And the best part? Our new-patient chiropractic special is just $60!**

This is our ongoing introductory offer—not a limited-time promotion.

After 37 years in practice, I still believe that good healthcare begins with listening, examining, and recommending the care that's right for each individual.

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

**Call (210) 646-9060 to schedule your first visit!**
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

*New patients only. Appointment required. Chiropractic adjustment provided when clinically appropriate. Medicare rules apply.*

10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

**WHY I BECAME A CHIROPRACTOR**

People sometimes ask me why I chose chiropractic as a career.

The answer goes back to something I've believed since the beginning: **I wanted to help people get better without exposing them to unnecessary risks from medications or surgery.**

I was drawn to chiropractic because it offered an opportunity to help people through a hands-on, conservative approach to healthcare.

I began practicing on August 18, 1989. More than 37 years later, that motivation hasn't changed.

Over the years, I've also learned that good healthcare isn't about insisting that one treatment is the answer to everything.

Sometimes chiropractic care is appropriate. Sometimes medical treatment is necessary. And sometimes the best results come from healthcare providers working together.

That's part of what led us to build **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, where chiropractic, medical care, and wellness services can complement one another.

I still believe in taking the time to listen, performing a thorough examination, and recommending care based on what each patient actually needs.

**I didn't become a chiropractor just to adjust spines. I became a chiropractor to help people.**

And after all these years, I still love what I do.

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989
Serving the San Antonio area since 2002

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 646-9060
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com

10/14/2026

**WHAT MAKES THAT POPPING SOUND DURING A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT?**

Ever wonder what makes that familiar *pop* when you get adjusted?

Here's something that surprises a lot of people:

**It's not your bones cracking!**

Your joints contain a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid. This fluid contains dissolved gases, including nitrogen.

During certain chiropractic adjustments, the joint surfaces separate slightly, creating a rapid decrease in pressure inside the joint. This causes a gas-filled cavity to form in the joint fluid—a process called **cavitation**.

That rapid formation is what produces the popping sound.

**But here's the important part: A louder pop doesn't mean a better adjustment!**

In fact, an adjustment can be effective without making any popping sound at all.

After 37 years in practice, I've learned that what matters isn't the noise a joint makes. What matters is choosing the appropriate treatment for each patient and evaluating how they respond.

At **Woywood Integrated Medicine**, we believe in understanding your condition before recommending care.

Because our mission is simple:

**Helping people live healthy, pain-free lives.**

— Brian Woywood, DC
Practicing since 1989

**Woywood Integrated Medicine**
12702 Toepperwein Rd., Suite 142
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 646-9060
www.woywoodintegratedmed.com