The Neck & Back

When a patient comes in and says, “my neck hurts” or “my lower back is stiff” we’ll look at the entire spinal column, as well as the hips and the sacral iliac joint. What happens at the top affects the bottom, and vice versa! Nothing in the body happens in isolation.

Did you know there are 120 muscles around the spinal cord, and more than 100 joints that make up the spine itself? The basic components of the spinal column are the vertebrae (bone), discs (shock absorbers), and facets (joints on the side of the spinal column).

The muscles around the spine perform complicated movements, including helping you breathe. Did you know that when you take a deep breath, even your tailbone moves? You can imagine how any movement in the body can lead to healing or harm in other parts.

When you come to Springer PT with a neck or back issue, we’ll look at your posture, how you sit, how you stand, and what motions you use to do your job. We’ll also ask lots of questions and do a hands-on exam to make sure we understand the full situation. Once we get to the root cause, we can create a tailored plan to get you back to your life.