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The Spine – Neck & Back: Nearly 90 percent of the population experiences painful spine symptoms at least once in their lifetime. The spine is one of the most complex systems in the human body. Accumulated wear and tear, as well as age, increase our risk of spinal conditions, particularly in the lower back. Common causes are injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain), arthritis and poor posture. Disk herniations can occur in either the cervical or lumbar spine, and are often referred to as “ruptures,” “bulges,” and/or “slipped disks”. Sensitive nerve roots may be irritated or compressed, resulting in arm or leg pain (“sciatica”).

Symptoms of a spinal condition include:

• Pain that travels from neck or shoulder to arm, elbow or fingers
• Pain that travels from low back into the buttock, hip or down the leg
• Burning feeling in leg, foot or arm
• Pins and needles sensation
• Numbness

Common conditions we treat:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Cervical strain
• Headaches
• Herniated disk
• Radiculopathy or radiculitits
• Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis and spondylolisis

Factors that increase the risk of back pain include: inactivity and stationary positions, poor posture, increased weight, repetitive stress and genetics.

OrthoRehab conducts a thorough evaluation and assessment, including history, strength, postural alignment and motion testing. Depending upon the diagnosis, we may begin with symptom management and move into therapeutic exercise and postural training with a goal of treating the structures that support the spine and returning you back to function.