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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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Doctor analysing an x-ray with a woman patient (credit -KatarzynaBialasiewicz)

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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.

Spinal Cord Compression

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Spondylolisthesis

Scoliosis

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Lumbar spinal stenosis

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Slipped disc (prolapsed disc)

Kyphosis

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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. 


Back Pain

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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.  

Woman in sportswear with neck pain (credit - MarsBars)

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Cervical spondylosis

Sciatica

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