Causes of Back Pain

Healthcare professionals have been aware for a long time that people suffering with chronic pain especially of the back, are at a higher risk of developing depression. Research has also now shown ...

Around 75% of pregnant women will suffer with back pain during their pregnancy. Most of the time the pain is pregnancy related and symptoms will subside once the baby has been born. Occasionally ...

Though very rare, cauda equine syndrome can be extremely serious and should be treated as an emergency. It can lead to paralysis of the lower body and significantly impair or even cause the loss ...

At the lower end of the spinal cord are a group of nerve roots, which are known as Cauda Equina. What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda Equina Syndrome is the rare condition that affects the ...

Coccydinia is a medical term used to describe pain experienced in the region of the coccyx, which is the tailbone and located at the very end of the spine below the sacrum. It is a fairly common ...

Dehydrated Discs – or Degenerative Disc Disease – is something that many people suffer from throughout the United Kingdom. A spinal disc acts as a spacing mechanism between the vertebrae of the ...

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system and. causes pain, discomfort and fatigue. It is a chronic condition that causes a tremendous amount of distress for the ...

Anyone who has ever suffered from a bad back will know how much pain and discomfort can be exacerbated by a poor mattress, but it is not just those with existing back complaints who can benefit ...

Injuries and trauma occur due to many causes. Left untreated some injuries can have very serious consequences, so if a spinal injury is suspected, treat it as so until a healthcare professional can ...

The purpose of ligaments is to connect bone to bone. They are made up of very tough and strong fibrous connective tissue that has very little ‘give’. In fact some are so strong that they have no ...

Many of us do not pay particular attention to the chairs we sit on whilst in the workplace but it is important that we do so in order to minimise the chances of suffering from back pain. During the ...

What are Discs? Each of us has circular pads – or discs – of connective tissue that slide in between the bones of the spine known as vertebrae. These discs have the task of cushioning these ...

Spinal dislocations are fortunately very rare, and are usually the result of a road traffic accident or a high-impact collision during sports. Immediate treatment is essential as if left untreated, ...

Spinal fractures can be the result of a slip, fall, assault or road traffic accident. They can differ in seriousness but all will need medical attention. People with a suspected fracture should not ...

Spinal stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the spaces between structures of the spine. It is normally a product of the ageing process with the most common underlying cause being arthritis where ...

A strain is the damage to a muscle or a tendon whereas a sprain relates to ligament damage. These conditions are painful though experts now believe that continued mobilisation is the best way to ...

Sudden movement accounts for the main cause of acute back pain. The muscles and ligaments are ususally the most affected areas. A few basic measures can be undertaken in order to prevent an injury ...

What is Tilted Pelvis? Tilted Pelvis is a condition that affects a great many people worldwide and can be brought about as a result of a number of factors that are directly related to the ...

Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that stems from the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg occasional down as far as the toes. It is a fairly common condition and mainly affects ...

Not to be confused with developing back pain, developmental back pain is due to abnormalities that occur whilst the spine and its components are maturing. These disorders can begin during foetal ...