Neck & Low Back Pain (common causes)
Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Whiplash Injuries, SI Joint Pain, Failed Back or Neck Surgery Syndrome
Muscle Strain:
- Description: Overexertion or injury to muscles in the neck or lower back.
- Causes: Poor posture, sudden movements, lifting heavy objects.
Whiplash Injuries:
- Description: Sudden and forceful back-and-forth movement of the neck, commonly occurring in car accidents.
- Symptoms: Neck pain, headaches, stiffness, and sometimes cognitive issues.
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD):
- Description: Gradual breakdown of intervertebral discs in the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility.
- Causes: Aging, wear and tear, genetics.
Herniated Disc:
- Description: Outer layer of a disc tears, allowing the inner material to protrude, often pressing on nerves and causing pain.
- Causes: Aging, disc degeneration, injury.
Spinal Stenosis:
- Description: Narrowing of the spinal canal, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, leading to pain and weakness.
- Causes: Aging, degenerative changes, arthritis.
Facet Arthropathy, Spondylolisthesis:
- Description: Facet joints’ degeneration in the spine, causing pain and inflammation. Displacement of the spinal column.
- Causes: Aging, wear and tear, arthritis.
SI Joint Pain (Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction):
- Description: Dysfunction or inflammation of the sacroiliac joints connecting the spine to the pelvis.
- Causes: Trauma, pregnancy, arthritis.
Failed Back or Neck Surgery Syndrome (FBSS/FNSS):
- Description: Persistent or new pain after spinal surgery, often due to unsuccessful outcomes or complications.
- Causes: Surgical complications, nerve damage, recurrent disc herniation.