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Spine disorders are conditions that affect your spine. They can be caused by wear and tear, or an injury. Some people are also born with a spine disorder. Many can be treated with surgery or special exercises. 


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Spine disorders are conditions that affect your spine. They can be caused by wear and tear, or an injury. Some people are also born with a spine disorder. Many can be treated with surgery or special exercises.

What is a traumatic back injury

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Spinal Cord Compression

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Spondylolisthesis

Scoliosis

Spina bifida

Kyphosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Slipped disc (prolapsed disc)

Back pain is pain felt in the back. It can range from mild to severe, and is caused by many different things, from muscle injury to joint problems. Back pain is common and tends to improve on its own. 


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Neck pain is a common problem that's often caused by straining your neck muscles. It usually gets better on in time and by avoiding common causes of neck muscle strain, like bad posture. Sometimes, neck pain can be caused by injury, medical conditions or a trapped nerve.  

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Spine disorders summary

Spine disorders

What is a traumatic back injury

Spinal Cord Compression

Ankylosing spondylitis

Spondylolisthesis

Scoliosis

Spina bifida

Kyphosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Slipped disc (prolapsed disc)

Sciatica

Cervical spondylosis

Spine disorders summary

Spine disorders

What is a traumatic back injury

Spinal Cord Compression

Ankylosing spondylitis

Spondylolisthesis

Scoliosis

Spina bifida

Kyphosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Slipped disc (prolapsed disc)

Sciatica

Cervical spondylosis

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