Conditions

Spine Conditions Treated

Start with where it hurts. Most spine problems announce themselves as pain that travels: into the arm from the neck, or into the leg from the lower back.

Region

Neck

Problems in the neck often show up as pain, numbness or weakness that travels into the shoulder, arm or hand.

Illustration of the neck from the side with a disc pressing into the spinal canal
Condition

Cervical Disc Herniation

A disc in the neck bulges and presses on a nerve, sending pain, tingling or weakness down the arm.

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Illustration of a nerve pathway lit up from the neck down an outstretched arm
Condition

Cervical Radiculopathy

A pinched nerve in the neck. The pain is often felt in the shoulder, arm or hand rather than the neck itself.

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Region

Lower back

Problems in the lower back often show up as pain that travels into the buttock or leg, or trouble standing and walking.

Illustration of a lumbar disc bulging out of place, seen from above
Condition

Lumbar Disc Herniation

A disc in the lower back bulges and presses on a nerve, usually causing pain that shoots down the leg.

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Illustration of pain radiating from the hip down the back of the leg
Condition

Sciatica

Pain that runs from the buttock down the back of the leg, caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve roots.

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Illustration of the spinal canal narrowed at one level, squeezing the nerves inside
Condition

Spinal Stenosis

The canal that carries the nerves narrows and crowds them. Standing and walking get harder; sitting brings relief.

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Illustration of one lower back vertebra slipped forward over the one below
Condition

Spondylolisthesis

One vertebra slips forward over the one below it, which can pinch nerves and cause back and leg pain.

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Region

Anywhere in the spine

Conditions that can affect the neck, mid back or lower back.

Illustration of a worn, darkened disc between two vertebrae
Condition

Degenerative Disc Disease

Discs lose water and height with age, which can cause stiffness and pain in the neck or lower back.

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Illustration of a vertebra with visible crack lines
Condition

Spinal Fracture

A break in one of the bones of the spine, from an injury or from bone weakened by osteoporosis.

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Illustrations from MDus.ai patient education films, used with permission. mdus.ai

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