Who Can We Help? Everyone. The great thing about TASC is that we are an inclusive practice, so young, old or in between, in pain or just wanting to move towards a healthier lifestyle there is a place for you at TASC.
Neck Pain
Most episodes of neck pain are due to a muscle strain or other soft tissue sprain (ligaments, tendons). This type of injury can also be caused by a sudden force (whiplash). These types of neck pain often improve with time and with non-surgical care such as medications and chiropractic manipulation. But if the neck pain continues or worsens or is accompanied by arm pain or numbness, there is often a specific condition that requires treatment. Cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis, and cervical arthritis can all lead to neck pain. Each of these conditions has unique symptoms and treatment approaches.
Lower Back Pain
Over 80% of the population will suffer from some form of lower back pain at some point in their lives. Most cases of lower back pain can be linked to a general cause such as muscle strain, injury or overuse or can be attributed to a specific diagnosed condition of the spine. The most common spine related conditions that cause lower back pain are:
- Herniated Disc
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
Upper/Mid Back Pain
A number of other conditions can cause low back pain as well, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal tumors, fibromyalgia, and piriformis syndrome.
Often related to or caused by problems in other regions of the spine upper/mid back pain is a condition that effects most people at some time or another. Ranging from acute pain generated by too much time at a workstation through to chronic pain produced by the insidious effects of spinal generation. The skilled examination and diagnosis of what is producing your pain is essential to the production of an effective management plan.
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