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– Experience pain after getting hit in a part of your body due to an accident.
– Feel discomfort when urinating due to pain.
– Notice weakness, fever, or weight loss without any apparent cause.
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HERNIATED DISC
The spinal column is composed of bones called vertebrae and intervertebral discs that act as cushions between the vertebrae. These discs are formed by a gelatinous core (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus). A herniated disc occurs when the gelatinous core of the disc shifts or ruptures through the surrounding fibrous ring. This can be due to aging, wear and tear, injury, or repetitive strain on the spine.
Symptoms:
- Lower back or neck pain
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Weakness in a leg or arm
Sciatic
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body, extending from the lower part of the spine, passing through the buttocks, and branching down the legs.
Symptoms:
- Pain and numbness in the lower back and/or buttocks
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region of the spine. This narrowing can exert pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, often leading to painful and debilitating symptoms.
Symptoms:
- Lower back pain
- Leg pain
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Difficulty walking or standing for prolonged periods
BACK PAIN
Back pain is a condition that occurs at the level of the spine. It can occur in different parts of the back: the cervical region (cervicalgia), dorsal region (dorsalgia), and lumbar region (lumbalgia). It has causes ranging from malformations, injuries, and wear and tear of the spinal structure to dysfunction of the back muscles, infections, kidney or digestive diseases, rheumatic disease, dysfunction of the nervous system (neuropathic pain), and exceptionally, tumors. Depending on its cause, it is classified as mechanical back pain and inflammatory back pain.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition that affects the spine, causing an abnormal curvature in the shape of “S” or “C.”
Scoliosis can be classified into three main types:
- Idiopathic Scoliosis: The cause is unknown and tends to develop during adolescence.
- Congenital Scoliosis: Presents from birth due to abnormalities in vertebral formation.
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Caused by neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
Symptoms:
- Asymmetrical back
- Asymmetrical shoulders or hips
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Difficulty breathing if the curvature is severe and compresses the lungs
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Spinal trauma
A spinal trauma is an injury to the spinal column that can be caused by an impact, fall, accident, or other traumatic event.
Spinal traumas can be divided into two main categories: spinal cord injuries and non-spinal cord injuries.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Involve damage to the spinal cord, which can result in partial or complete paralysis, as well as other neurological issues.
- Non-Spinal Cord Injuries: Affect the bony structures, ligaments, muscles, and surrounding tissues of the spine, causing pain and mobility problems but no direct damage to the spinal cord.
Symptoms:
- Intense pain in the back or neck
- Weakness or loss of sensation in the limbs
- Difficulty moving
- Muscle spasms
- Difficulty breathing in severe cases
Cervical myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy is often caused by the compression of the spinal cord in the neck region. The most common causes include:
Disc Herniations: When an intervertebral disc in the neck displaces or herniates, it can compress the spinal cord.
Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck can exert pressure on the spinal cord.
Trauma: Injuries or accidents affecting the cervical spine can cause myelopathy.
Tumors: Abnormal tissue growth in the cervical spine can compress the spinal cord.
Symptoms:
- Limb weakness
- Coordination problems
- Difficulty walking
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Pain in the neck or limbs
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
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Spinal tumors
Spinal tumors are abnormal growths of tissue that develop in or around the spinal column.
Spinal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Symptoms:
- Back pain
- Limb weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Coordination problems
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Changes in neurological function
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