Spinal Conditions

Information about various spinal conditions that can cause back pain. Articles explain symptoms, causes, and treatment options for scoliosis, arthritis, and other disorders.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a common back condition where spinal discs break down over time, causing pain that varies widely between people.

Facts and Figures About Your Back

Your spine has 33 vertebrae stacked with discs, muscles and nerves that support your entire body and protect your spinal cord.

Scheurmann's Kyphosis

Scheurmann's kyphosis is a developmental disorder causing a rounded upper back, affecting up to 8% of people and usually appearing during adolescence.

Spinal Arthritis

Spinal arthritis causes severe pain and stiffness in the spine, often worse than other forms of arthritis due to nerve involvement.

What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Ankylosing spondylitis causes spinal inflammation and stiffness, mainly affecting men, with symptoms that worsen over time if left untreated.

What Is Sacral Agenesis?

Sacral agenesis is a rare birth defect affecting the lower spine, often linked to nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy.

What Is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways spine curve affecting about 2% of people, more common in girls and teens, with genetic links.

What Is Spina Bifida?

A birth defect where the spine doesn't form properly, potentially causing mobility and nerve problems depending on severity.