Pain that travels into a leg
Back pain that runs into the buttock or down the leg, or comes with tingling, deserves a careful look. New weakness, numbness in the groin area, or bladder or bowel changes need emergency care right away.
Lifting while you’re sore
- Hold loads close to your body and avoid twisting while lifting
- Ask for help with heavy or awkward items
- Take short movement breaks instead of long static holds
- Stop and report any sharp or radiating pain
Work status
If your employer needs documentation of your visit, ask us at check-in. We document what the exam shows; we don’t write notes that go beyond it.
What the exam includes
- 01
History
Your job demands, the crash and your symptoms.
- 02
Exam
Movement, strength, reflexes and sensation, plus how you bend and lift.
- 03
Plan
Findings, options and costs explained, with a referral if needed.
Getting here from Garland
Belt Line Rd and Arapaho Rd west, or the President George Bush Turnpike to Campbell Rd, then Collins Blvd. About 8 miles by map estimate. Typical drive time: about 15–20 minutes in light traffic. Parking is available in the building lot at no charge. Suite 124 is on the first floor; follow lobby signage to Howill..
Questions we hear from Garland patients
When can I go back to lifting at work?
That depends on your exam and how your back responds. We will discuss it with you; we don’t make one-size-fits-all predictions.
Is numbness in my leg normal?
It should be checked. New weakness or numbness in the groin area, or bladder or bowel changes, need the ER right away.
Are you open on Saturdays?
No. Our clinic hours are Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM; we are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Is there a Garland office?
No. Patients from this area are seen at our Richardson clinic. Our second clinic is in Arlington.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Individual results vary, and no specific outcome is promised. Dr. Hung Manh Cao, D.C. is licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#199019).
