Spinal compression develops gradually with the passage of time and it is mostly caused by aging and repeated strain placed on our backs from daily activities, as well as excessive weight. It can lead to various spinal problems, including herniated discs, pinched nerves, and spinal stenosis, among many others.
When a nerve in the neck becomes trapped, it can lead to pain the neck, shoulders, and even headaches, along with muscle tension, stiffness, and potentially other symptoms as well.
Back pain that tends to get worse is usually caused by engaging in activities that put increased strain on the spine, poor posture, ageing, as well as other factors.
Not all forms of back pain, such as generalised back pain, may lead to headaches, but rather only conditions that affect the cervical spine may be to blame.
The human spine consists of three main regions: the lumbar spine – corresponding to the lower back, the thoracic spine – corresponding to the middle of the back, and the cervical spine – corresponding to the neck. Middle back pain occurs in the thoracic spine, covering 12 vertebrae labelled T1 to T12.
Apart from the pain that may prevent us from doing activities that require movement and physical effort (such as spending time doing the sports we love, or spending time with our families), people with back pain (especially the chronic type) are at risk of developing more serious conditions, if the main issue is left untreated.
Thoracic pain is back pain that occurs in the middle (or thoracic) region of the spine.
Spasms in the back do not always represent a cause for concern, regardless of the region they affect. In many cases, they tend to disappear on their own with sufficient rest.
Common posture mistakes can affect the health of your spine and lead to complications in the long term.
Back pain in the younger generation is usually not something to worry about. However, if it’s persistent or if it keeps coming back, you might want to investigate the issue further.
A herniated disc, also called a slipped disc, occurs when one of the discs of the spinal column is injured and the inner portion of the disc protrudes through the outer ring of the disc.
Back pain in the younger generation is usually not something to worry about. However, if it’s persistent or if it keeps coming back, you might want to investigate the issue further.
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