Symptoms - Aching or sharp pain in the lower back
- Stiffness after sitting or standing
- Pain that radiates to the hips or legs
- Reduced range of motion
- Discomfort with bending or lifting
Causes - Postural overload from desk work and driving
- Muscle imbalances or weakness
- Disc irritation or facet joint issues
- Old injuries that never fully healed
- Repetitive strain
How we treat it. Care combines spinal adjustments to restore joint mobility, soft tissue therapy to release the muscles pulling the spine out of alignment, and targeted movement coaching to rebuild the support system. The focus is sustainable function, not just temporary relief.
Symptoms - Stiffness when turning your head
- Pain at the base of the skull
- Tension headaches
- Shoulder and upper back tightness
- Numbness or tingling into the arms
Causes - Forward head posture from screens and phones
- Stress-driven muscle tension
- Old whiplash or impact injuries
- Sleeping position and pillow setup
- Restricted thoracic mobility loading the neck
How we treat it. Gentle cervical adjustments, targeted soft tissue release for the upper traps and suboccipitals, and posture coaching so the neck isn't fighting your day. The goal is mobility you don't have to think about.
Symptoms - Sharp pain shooting down one leg
- Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
- Weakness in the foot or ankle
- Burning sensation in the buttock or thigh
- Pain that worsens with sitting
Causes - Disc irritation pressing on the sciatic nerve
- Piriformis muscle tightness
- Spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine
- Postural compensations after old injuries
- Prolonged sitting with poor support
How we treat it. Care identifies the actual source, disc, piriformis, or joint, and treats it with precise adjustments to relieve nerve pressure, soft tissue work for the surrounding muscles, and movement training to keep it from coming back.
Symptoms - Localized back or neck pain
- Radiating pain, numbness, or weakness
- Pain with bending, twisting, or coughing
- Pain that changes with position
- Muscle spasms guarding the area
Causes - Age-related disc degeneration
- Repetitive strain or heavy lifting
- Sudden injury or trauma
- Poor lifting mechanics
- Sustained postural overload
How we treat it. Gentle decompression-style techniques, stabilization exercises for the deep core and spinal support muscles, and postural retraining. The aim is to take pressure off the disc and keep it off.
Symptoms - Pain or numbness when walking or standing
- Relief when sitting or bending forward
- Heaviness or weakness in the legs
- Balance issues with longer walks
- Reduced walking distance over time
Causes - Age-related changes in the spine
- Disc degeneration narrowing the canal
- Bony overgrowth on vertebrae
- Thickening of spinal ligaments
- Compensatory postural patterns
How we treat it. Mobility-focused adjustments, flexion-biased movement work that opens up space in the spine, and strength and endurance training so you can keep walking, traveling, and staying active.
Symptoms - Uneven shoulders or hips
- Back pain or fatigue at the end of the day
- Reduced spinal mobility
- Visible postural changes
- Muscle imbalances side to side
Causes - Idiopathic curves often present since adolescence
- Degenerative changes with age
- Compensatory patterns from old injuries
- Neuromuscular or postural drivers
How we treat it. Supportive adjustments matched to your curve, targeted soft tissue work for the overloaded side, and strength training for the supporting musculature. The goal is comfort, mobility, and confidence in how you move.
Symptoms - Low back pain after rounds or range sessions
- Stiffness on the trail side (right for right-handers)
- Pain with rotation or follow-through
- Reduced swing speed or distance
- Soreness that lingers into the next day
Causes - Hip mobility restrictions forcing the back to rotate more
- Thoracic spine stiffness shifting load to the lumbar
- Core endurance gaps
- Repetitive single-direction loading
- Compensations from old injuries
How we treat it. A TPI-informed physical screen finds the actual source of the back load, then care combines joint mobility work, soft tissue therapy, and movement coaching specific to the golf swing.
