COMMON NECK & BACK INJURIES
Disc Injuries – There are several stages of severity that range from bulging to herniated.
Cause - Cumulative trauma resulting from ongoing postures of forward flexion.
Symptoms - Varying degrees of back pain that may radiate into the buttocks and/or legs.
Strain – Stretching or tearing of the musculotendinous unit.
Cause - Over stretching or over stressing muscles, a strength inbalance, or a sudden contraction against resistance.
Symptoms - Loss of motion, function, or strength due to discomfort (dependant upon severity).
Sprain – Stretching or tearing of a ligament.
Cause - Abnormal forces such as over stretching, or overstressing.
Symptoms - Localized pain, swelling, and instability.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Compression of the nerves and blood vessels between the neck and the shoulder.
Cause - Forceful, sustained, or repetitive shoulder retraction, and or depression, as well as frequent work above shoulder level.
Symptoms - Similar to carpal tunnel (diffuse numbness/tingling in the hand).