Surgery is Our Last Resort!
Here are 5 reasons First State Spine chooses physical therapy as a way to treat back pain and neck pain - Surgery is always our last resort!
How to Manage Cervical Spine Pain at Home
Did you know that an injury to the cervical spine (a technical term for your neck) is not only a “pain in the neck”, it can affect your ability to function?
Summer Spine Safety
Summer is officially here! While enjoying your favorite summer activities, whether it’s hitting the Delaware beaches or traveling to visit family, protect your back and neck with these tips!
Whiplash! When to Seek Treatment
A neck strain, most commonly referred to as whiplash, is caused by any impact or blow that forces your head and body to jerk forward and backward. The sudden impact or force causes the neck to stretch and tear the muscles and tendons. Whiplash can share similar symptoms to a disc herniation; those suffering from severe pain should seek medical attention.
Workplace and Neck Pain – Is Your Job a Pain in the Neck?
If you have chronic neck or back pain and are in the workforce, you should consider your job as the culprit. Here's First State Spine’s list of the top workplaces contributing to neck pain. Did your workplace make the list?
What is Causing Your Neck Pain? 4 Things We Do Every Day
Is there a constant pain in your neck that just doesn’t ever seem to go away? You haven’t experienced an injury, so why is your neck bothering you?
Best Pillows and Positions for Neck Alignment
Getting a good night’s rest is so important not just to be able to function properly the next day but for one’s overall well-being. After a good night’s sleep, you want to awaken feeling refreshed and relaxed. You should never have to wake up feeling still and in pain.
Is Your Smartphone Giving You Bad Posture?
Do you remember when studies were first released stating that cell phones are linked to causing radiation-induced cancer? Well, it seems that smartphones may be putting you at yet another risk: back problems.
Summer Vacation Car Safety
Summer vacations are right around the corner, which means, long hours spent in the car for many. You want to enjoy your vacation and arrive at your destination safely. Unfortunately, not all car rides go as planned. According to Consumer Reports, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds in the U.S.A. Rear-end crashes can also lead to whiplash when your neck is not protected.
Did you know that arm/leg pain can be linked to spinal problems?
If you are experiencing neck pain along with arm/leg pain consisting of numbness or tingling, the cervical spine may be the culprit. Even though the pain is affecting your arm function, it does not mean that is where the problem originates.