What are spine related problems?

Spinal problems refer to diseases or injuries that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis. They cause symptoms that include lower back pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.

There are many types of spinal conditions that may cause pain and discomfort, and these conditions can result from:

• genetics
• aging
• accidents
• injuries

A spinal condition is a disease or injury that mainly affects the back or spine. The spine consists of five regions:

• cervical spine
• thoracic spine
• lumbar spine
• sacrum
• coccyx

Symptoms

Symptoms of a spinal condition depend on the diagnosis. However, spinal problems may cause one or more of the following symptoms:

• back and neck pain
• numbness
• tingling sensation
• pain in the legs, arms, or both

Diagnosing spinal problems

Informing a doctor of any pain or feelings of discomfort is the first step in receiving a diagnosis. The doctor will conduct tests to assess mobility, which might include a neurological examination. They might also order medical imaging tests, including:

• X-rays
• CT scans
• MRI scans