Back Pain Conditions
The following is a list of the most common back pain conditions or ailments. This is by no means a complete list but there is a good chance that your condition is listed here. Learn more about each condition by scrolling down the page until you find it.
Arthritis – many people don’t realize that you can actually get arthritis in the back but arthritis of the back is actually reported to be one of the most common causes of back pain. Read on…
Degenerative Disc Disease – not actually a disease but this term refers to a condition in which pain is caused from a damaged or aging disc. Read on…
Fibromyalgia – a rheumatic condition. Its characteristics include widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue as well as other symptoms. Read on…
Herniated (or bulging) Disc – when a disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary often pinching the spinal nerves and spinal cord–this is called a herniated disc. Read on…
Low Back Pain – often triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Read on…
Neck Pain – Most cases aren’t serious. Reading in bed, leaning into your computer, hunching over your workbench are common causes of neck pain. Read on…
Piriformis syndrome – a condition in which the piriformis muscle becomes tight or spasms, and irritates the sciatic nerve. Read on…
Sciatica – refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve.
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Scoliosis – an abnormal spinal condition in which a person’s spine is curved from side to side. Read on…
Spondylolisthesis – a forward slip of one vertabrae relative to another. This condition usually occurs near the base of the spine in the lumbar area. Read on…
Spinal stenosis – a narrowing of the lumbar or cervical spinal canal. This narrowing can cause compression on nerve roots resulting in pain or weakness of the legs. Read on…
