Universal Chiropractic - Back and Neck Pain Relief Center

11/17/2025

Mid-Back Pain and Its Causes

The thoracic portion of the spine the longest part of the spine and is made up of twelve vertebrae (T1-T12), which lies between the cervical spine (C1-C7) and the lumbar spine (L1-L5). The thoracic spine protects the very important spinal cord that begins in the brain and runs down to approximately T12 where the cord turns into what looks like a horse’s tail (the cauda equina). The spinal nerves then travel into the lumbar spine and sacrum (tailbone) and innervate the low back, pelvis, legs, and feet. Nerve roots exit at each vertebral level of the spine innervating the upper (cervical), middle (thoracic) and lower (lumbar) portions of the body.

The thoracic portion of the spine the longest part of the spine and is made up of twelve vertebrae (T1-T12), which lies between the cervical spine (C1-C7) and the lumbar spine (L1-L5). The thoracic spine protects the very important spinal cord that begins in the brain and runs down to approximate

11/13/2025

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11/07/2025

Hip pain is a condition that becomes more common with age. It’s reported that 1 in 7 seniors experience significant hip pain on most days, particularly with simple movements such as sitting and standing. In addition to being painful, these individuals are also likely to report a diminished

10/16/2025

Manual Therapy Options for Cervicogenic Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches are a form of secondary headache resulting from dysfunction in the cervical spine—typically, the upper most part of the cervical spine (atlanto-occipital joint) and upper three cervical segments (C1-3). Dominant symptoms and signs include unilateral head and upper neck pain, limited neck motion, and increased symptoms with certain neck and head positions. It’s estimated that cervicogenic headaches affect between 2% and 4% of the population; however, among patients with chronic headaches, the prevalence is upward of 20%.

Cervicogenic headaches are a form of secondary headache resulting from dysfunction in the cervical spine—typically, the upper most part of the cervical spine (atlanto-occipital joint) and upper three cervical segments (C1-3). Dominant symptoms and signs include unilateral head and upper nec

09/30/2025

Low Back Pain in Teen Tennis Players

From its origins in northern France in the Middle Ages, tennis has grown into one of the most popular sports in the world and is commonly found in high school and college athletic programs. As with all sports played by teens and young adults, participation is not without risk and musculoskeletal complaints are unfortunately common. In fact, it’s estimated that about 28% of male adolescent tennis players and 14% of female teen players experience low back pain which can affect athletic performance, limiting participation in training and competitions. In turn, this can negatively impact their progression to higher levels of competition and a potential professional athletic career.

From its origins in northern France in the Middle Ages, tennis has grown into one of the most popular sports in the world and is commonly found in high school and college athletic programs. As with all sports played by teens and young adults, participation is not without risk and musculoskeletal

07/30/2025

The Neck & Shoulder Pain Relationship
Given the close anatomical proximity between the neck and shoulder, it’s no wonder the two are intimately related. With our hectic lifestyles that include driving, hunching over computers and electronic devices, and talking on the phone (not to mention stress arising from multiple sources), sometimes it seems like the muscles in the neck, upper back, and shoulders tighten up and hurt at the same time. The question is, when it comes to pain in the neck and the shoulder, which one is the "chicken" and which is the "egg?"

Given the close anatomical proximity between the neck and shoulder, it’s no wonder the two are intimately related. With our hectic lifestyles that include driving, hunching over computers and electronic devices, and talking on the phone (not to mention stress arising from multiple sources),