Spine
Your spine is the foundation of your movement — and when it’s not working well, everything else suffers. We help you address back and neck pain at the source so you can move with confidence, restore function, and prevent long-term strain.
Anatomy and Function
The spine is your body’s central support structure, made up of 33 vertebrae divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions. Around the vertebrae are over 50 muscles that weave around the spine to produce both stability and movement. The spine supports the head, trunk, and pelvis while providing a pathway for nerves to traverse from the brain to all parts of your body through the spinal cord. Healthy spinal function includes bone, joint, muscle, and nerve health and is essential for bending, twisting, lifting, and walking. When alignment or mobility is compromised — whether due to injury, poor posture, or aging — it can affect your entire body and nervous system.
Common Conditions We Treat
We treat a wide range of spinal conditions, from postural strain to nerve-related pain.
Common Spine Conditions:
• Chronic low back or neck pain
• Disc herniation and bulges
• Spinal stenosis
• Sciatica and nerve compression
• Postural dysfunction
• Degenerative disc disease
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Vertebral fractures
How Physical Therapy Helps
Physical therapy helps you restore spinal alignment, reduce pressure on nerves, and strengthen the muscles that support posture and movement. We combine hands-on treatment with guided exercise and education to reduce pain and stiffness, improve mobility, and prevent future flare-ups. Whether your discomfort is rooted in disc issues, chronic tension, or postural imbalance, we help you move with greater freedom and less strain. We teach you to manage your spine's health independently for ongoing comfort and ease of movement.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
• Reduce neck and back pain without medication
• Improve posture and spinal mobility
• Relieve pressure on nerves and discs
• Strengthen the muscles that support your spine
• Prevent future injuries and flare-ups
Additional FAQs
Do I need imaging before starting physical therapy for spine pain?
No. Most spine-related issues can be assessed and safely treated through movement screening. If imaging is needed, we’ll let you know why. Physical therapy diagnostic testing is very accurate and allows us to start treatment without waiting for imaging appointments and results.
Can PT help chronic back or neck pain that’s been around for years?
Absolutely. This is one of the specialties of Good Life Physical Therapy. Many patients with long-term discomfort find relief through consistent, targeted care that addresses strength, mobility, and alignment. Even patients who have not had success at other clinics are surprised by the outcomes they feel with one-on-one manual therapy and customized treatment programs.
