3 Common Spine Problem Areas
Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm / leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Nestor Physical Therapy spine program. UPPER SPINE Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck. Conditions involving the upper spine often present as limited motion and contribute to a forward head posture. As a result, this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension. MID SPINE Pain or injuries here can cause limited motion and mid-back pain.The nerves exiting this area are responsible for digestion, heart and lung function. Limited motion here also increases the amount of strain on the lower spine. LOWER SPINE A common area of low back pain and radiating leg pain.This area can cause a significant amount of back pain because it is supposed to rotate with Exercise Essentials Flexibility, strength, and stability are needed to keep you moving. Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy too!
walking. Furthermore, this is a common area for disc herniation that can cause pain, numbness and tingling into the buttocks, thighs, legs or feet. For more information about preventing or treating pain from tendonitis, contact us.
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PRAYER STRETCH Start on your knees and bend forward, reaching arms out on floor in front of you as shown. Hold for 15 seconds, repeat 3 times.
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Helps Relieve Low Back Pain
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“I came to Nestor Physical Therapy for lower back pain. I couldn’t sit, walk, or work. On a scale of 1-10, the pain was a 15! I was seeing a chiropractor for a while to see if he could work it out, but it would just get worse. Dr. Nestor and his staff were able to get me moving again and teach me the right exercises to help. After my back was fixed, I came back for my right knee. I’ve had 2 surgeries on it and I had little (if any) movement. Again, with all the exercise they would do for and with me, I’ve gained movement back. I can’t thank Dr. Nestor and his staff enough - for everything!” - Jay Dell “Dr. Nestor and his staff were able to get me moving again...”
Always consult your physical therapist before starting exercises you are unsure of doing on your own.
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