Disorders & Conditions
Your spine is a vitally important structure that supports your body while providing enough flexibility for movement. Most of the time, back pain is linked to an injury or spinal degeneration — the wear and tear of joints, discs, ligaments and bones in the spine.
is when spinal discs reduce in size and flexibility, which can compress spinal nerves in a painful way. This condition progresses over time, and many people will experience some degree of disc degeneration as a normal part of aging.
is when the center of the disc bulges through its outer layers, putting pressure on spinal nerves. This can be caused by injury or age-related wear and tear. A herniated disc can present in various symptoms, like pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in different parts of the body.
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are injuries to soft tissue that support the spine (such as muscles, tendons, or ligaments). When it comes to neck and back pain, the issue is muscle-related about 80% of the time.
is sometimes called a “pinched nerve” or “sciatica,” and occurs when a nerve is compressed or irritated at the site it branches away from the spinal cord. This can cause radiating pain to the shoulder, arm, hand, or leg, as well as muscle weakness and numbness.
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is pain in the sacroiliac joint (also called the SI joint), which connects the tail bone to the pelvis. When this joint becomes inflamed, it can feel like pain in the lower back or buttock. The pain is often, but not always, on one side of the body.
is a sideways curvature of the spine that can affect both children and adults. In children, this curve shows up early in life, often before puberty. Adults tend to be more affected by degenerative scoliosis, when the discs and joints of the spine begin to wear out.
is when one vertebra slips out of place in relation to the others, putting pressure on a nerve. This can cause lower back or leg pain, although sometimes no symptoms are felt.
is a general term for age-related wear and tear of the spine. As people age, their bones, discs, and ligaments change. In some cases, this can cause discs to become dehydrated, cartilage may wear out, and ligaments may thicken. Spondylosis can lead to stenosis (see below).
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is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves — most often in the lower back or neck. This typically results from gradual wear and tear of the spine over time, or osteoarthritis. Symptoms include numbness, weakness, or pain in various parts of the body.
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