Spinal Health

Children—or anyone—should follow these simple tips when wearing a backpack.   1. Wear both straps. Use of one strap causes one side of the body to bear the weight of the backpack. By wearing two shoulder straps, the weight of the backpack is better distributed across the shoulders.   2. Wear the backpack over the strongest mid-back muscles. Pay close attention to the way the backpack is positioned on the back. It should rest evenly in the middle of the back.

We hate to see it, but we do every day. Patients come in that have needed our help for years but have put off making their appointment or did not realize the impact we could have on relieving their pain. There are many common ailments that we are able to help with. We can help them to alleviate their pain or eliminate it completely.   Neck & Back Pain Many people suffer from some form of neck or back pain. Too many people suffer in silence for years, thinking that the pain will go away

Do you have an office job and feel in pain at the end of every workday? You aren’t alone. It isn’t a secret that sitting all day is poor for your health, but did you realize that it can be putting unfavorable strain on your neck? The way you sit at your desk and look at your computer can cause you to have neck issues. Here’s how to remedy it. Monitor Position You’re staring at your monitor for a majority of the day, so you may as well make sure it is placed in the optimal

Do you have frequent shoulder pain? If you find yourself having sharp pains in your shoulders, there’s a chance the shoulder is not the problem, but the neck. Cervical Radiculopathy is a spinal issue that can cause pain in your arms, even if you feel none in your neck or back. Here is a description of how it affects you and what your treatment options are.   What exactly is Cervical Radiculopathy? In layman's terms, this is commonly known as a pinched nerve. Your neck has

Have you ever woken up with your neck or spine just feeling off? It may be due to your sleeping position. That’s why Core PT is offering these tips when it comes to sleeping positions and your spine: Side Sleepers The Problem: Sleeping on your side tends to end with your upper leg sliding forward to rest on the mattress, so this can cause rotation in the lower spine.  When your spine is twisted in that position for quite some time, you could wake up sore or in pain. The Solution:

In keeping with this month’s theme of busting top physical therapy myths, today we’re going to discuss a common idiom that is responsible for a common misconception: slipping a disc. The truth is, you can’t slip a disc. Your spine is made up of discs, but there isn’t a physical way for them to pop out. Here’s what’s actually going on: What are discs? Your spine has 33 bones called vertebrae, and between each one is the saucer-shaped fibrocartilage known

If you’ve ever had a backache, you know how much it can interfere with your day to day life. In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association estimates that two-thirds of adults in America have back pain that interferes with their ability to take part in daily activities. At Core Physical Therapy, we have an entire program dedicated to helping people improve their spine health. In spite of its prevalence, back pain has a number of misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we’re going

There are a variety of conditions and medical issues that deal with your spine and the joints located between and behind your vertebrae, one of which is spondylosis. However, many people do not understand the symptoms and definition of this degenerative change. That’s why the experts at CORE Physical Therapy have compiled this list of facts you should know in order to expand your knowledge on spondylosis. What is spondylosis of the spine? Spondylosis in the spine can be referred