Surprising Indicators that Your Spine is Out of Alignment

Spinal alignment refers to how the head, shoulders, back, hips and the joints of our lower body line up with one another. When the spine is properly aligned, its natural curves are maintained and balance is simple, without compensating by adjusting weight to one area of the body or another. Proper spinal alignment is an essential part of our overall health, wellness and comfort. 

There are a number of causes of misalignment. As we age, the everyday wear and tear of life can push the spine out of alignment. Genetics can also play a role, as can injury, illness, surgical complications and lifestyle. While back and neck pain are common symptoms of spinal misalignment, there are a number of other signs that you should watch out for. 

Core Products was founded in partnership with a chiropractor to find solutions for his own alignment issues. Keep reading for the surprising indicators that your spine could be out of alignment: 

You Deal With Pain

Misalignment can trigger pain at key areas throughout the body. In addition to neck and back pain, knee pain, hip pain, muscle tenderness and frequent headaches can each be a sign that your spine is not properly aligned. This pain can be disruptive during the day and while you sleep at night.

You Experience Tingling

Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can be caused by nerve compression, triggered by improper spinal alignment. In addition to being irritating, this sensation can make normal everyday activities more challenging. You may also experience stiffness that is difficult to relieve.

You Notice Cracking and Clicking

Spinal alignment has implications for how the entire skeletal system lines up. Cracking and clicking in the knees, ankles, wrists and other joints, including the fingers, can actually stem from the spine. Clicking and locking of the jaw is also strongly associated with spinal misalignment. 

You Have Issues with Fatigue, Illness and Concentration 

Improper alignment causes your body to work harder to maintain balance, which becomes exhausting over time, while pain and discomfort can rob you of restful sleep. This misalignment can impact brain health and your body’s ability to fight illness. If you notice regular issues maintaining focus, you’re usually sleepy or frequently get sick, spinal misalignment could be the problem. 

You Feel Uneven

You may wear out one shoe faster than the other, feel one-sided stiffness or pain, have difficulty turning your head a certain direction, or have difficulty balancing. You may perceive a difference in the length of your legs or feel like one side of your body is longer or looser than the other. These are all indicators of an alignment problem. 

Support Your Alignment Care with Core Products

Core Products exists to help you get back to the things you love by providing orthopedic and therapeutic products to support your chiropractic treatment, personal care plan or simply your comfort. Our cervical pillows are designed to provide support and comfort through the night, helping you get the rest and relief you need to live a fuller life. Our industry-leading pillows are developed with the guidance of chiropractors to accommodate a variety of needs and desired outcomes, from cervical correction and postural accomodation to support, pain relief or more restful sleep. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee and long-term warranties, Core Products is confident that our pillows can help you find the rest, relaxation and restoration you need.

Talk to your care provider or get in touch with us today to find the pillow that’s right for you. Together, we can help transform your life.