Neck and back pain is a very common condition and has many causes , such as:
- Acute injury to muscles, joints or tendons
- Disk herniation
- Degenerative Disk Disease (arthritis)
- Normal wear and tear of the aging process
- Fracture of the vertebrae of the spine due to injury or loss of bone mass (osteoporosis)
- Curvature of the spine (scoliosis)
- Less commonly from other diseases such as tumor of the spine
Possible signs that you should seek the advice of an orthopedic spine surgeon:
- Persistent aching or stiffness
- Sudden sharp pain in a localized area of the back
- Inability to stand up straight without pain
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs
- Pain that radiates from the neck into the arms or from the low back down into the buttocks or back of the legs
- Some severe back conditions left untreated can cause permanent damage to the nerves , weakness in the legs and bladder incontinence
- Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to prevent back pain and maintain spinal health