Also known as “slipped disc”, prolapsed disc, herniated disc, and disc protrusion. This can cause radiating pain which travels down arms and legs, or around ribs. Often treated successfully in clinic in less severe cases.
Narrowing of the spinal canal which may cause pressure to the spinal cord or surrounding nerves. Specific exercises and stretches are prescribed to strengthen spine stabilizing musculature and to decrease pressure to irritated soft tissues.
Lower back, hip, and even buttock pain may result from SI joint dysfunction. Specific exercises and stretches help to ease pain originating from this area, along with hands-on manual therapy techniques to correct positioning.
Curvature of the spine that can develop as a person grows, which may sometimes cause pain and stiffness is often treated in the Physical Therapy clinic.
Often described as “my rib is out”. The ribs connection to the spine may often be the culprit of the pain, along with other soft tissues that can be treated with various techniques in the clinic.
Jaw pain is common and can be treated by Physical Therapists. Therapists have multiple techniques to stretch and exercise this joint. The joint has several attachments to the cervical spine (neck), therefore treatments to the neck joints and soft tissues will also help relieve symptoms of TMJ pain and dysfunction.
Various treatments available for patients who have experienced procedures such as spinal fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy.
