A pain in our neck and back can become a true menace in our routine. Therefore, when referring to a great annoyance, it’s common to refer to it as a “pain in the neck.”
Learning the reasons for the pain can help lead us to the path of recovery. For this reason, it’s essential to understand the following:
- What’s a spinal disorder?
- What types of spinal disorders exist?
- What are the causes and risks factors?
- What are the symptoms associated with spinal disorders?
What’s a Spinal Disorder?
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae which protect and support the spinal cord and nerves. Several conditions and injuries can affect the spine, damaging the vertebrae causing pain and limiting mobility. These limitations and pains usually point to a spinal disorder.
What Types of Spinal Disorders Exist?
Due to the complexity of each individual’s makeup, it’s impossible to pinpoint every single reason for spinal disorders. Unfortunately, numerous reasons and conditions can affect the spine anywhere from the neck down.
Although we’re limited on understanding all the reasons why a disorder may appear, we do have an understanding of spinal disorders such as:
- Arthritis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Spondylolisthesis
- And so much more
What are the Causes and Risk Factors?
A wide variety of causes will depend on the particular condition. Some reasons are unknown, but those commonly known causes can include:
- Accidents or falls
- Congenital behaviors
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Inherited disorders
- Injuries ranging from minor to traumatic
- Degenerative wear and tear that comes with aging
Although the source of a spinal disorder isn’t always straightforward, contributing factors can raise our risk of developing one of these conditions. Some of these risks are:
- Excess weight or obesity
- Improper lifting techniques
- Nutrition and lifestyle habits
- Overuse from exercise or occupational movement
- Poor posture
- Repetitive strenuous activity
With regular exercise, good eating habits, and following through with scheduled doctor visits, one can lessen the risks by simply keeping a healthy routine and being aware of any changes in our bodies.
What are the Symptoms Associated With Spinal Disorders?
Each disorder can affect different parts of our bodies. For this reason, it’s essential to share with your doctor any concerns you may have. Depending on the type of disorder, a few common symptoms can include, but aren’t limited to:
- Abnormally rounded shoulders or back
- Back or neck pain that can feel sharp and stabbing, dull and aching, or even burning
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain radiating in the arms or legs
- Stiffness or tightness
- Uneven appearance
- Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms or legs
We Can Help
It can feel daunting trying to understand what is going on with our pain and why such disorders. But that’s why Spine Health and Wellness is ready to help you on your journey to recovery.
With our help, you can improve the pain and regain liberty with a more outstanding quality of life once again.