Conditions

● Anatomy of the spine – The spinal column is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae and is the body’s main support structure. Each vertebra is numbered and they are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx. The vertebrae of the sacrum and coccyx are fused together.

● Cervical radiculopathy – Pain and/or neurological symptoms connected to conditions affecting the cervical nerves of the spine.

● Cervical spondylosis – Conditions involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck as a result of normal aging as the discs begin to wear down and become stiff.

● Degenerative disc disease – The discs between the vertebrae lose their cushion and begin to fragment and herniate.

● Facet joint syndrome – Pain appears in the area between two vertebrae. This may be the result of any number of conditions.

● Occipital neuralgia – Pain in the upper neck, back of the head, or behind the eyes is present. This condition is often caused by pinched nerves in the neck.

● Post laminectomy syndrome – Pain may be present following back surgery and often involves a dull pain in the back and legs.

● Spinal stenosis – This condition is most common in the neck and lower back. It results from pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves and is typically the result of aging.

● Bursitis – This is a painful condition affecting fluid-filled sacs cushioning the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints.

● Carpal tunnel syndrome – Health conditions and the patterns of hand use are factors affecting this condition of the wrist.

● Iliotibial band syndrome – Many long-distance runners are affected by this condition in which the tissue connecting the pelvic bone to the shin becomes so tight it rubs against the thigh bone.

● Peripheral nerve injury – This may refer to a wide variety of neurological conditions causing pain in various area of the body.

● Shoulder pain – There are any number of conditions that can lead to debilitating shoulder pain.

● Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 and 2 – This refers to pain that affects the arms or legs and develops after a surgery, stroke, or heart attack.

● Diabetic neuropathy – The legs and feet are most often affected and patients experience anything from mild discomfort to severe pain.

● Genicular nerve – This refers to nerves found in the knee area.

● Meralgia paresthetica – This condition results in tingling, numbness, or burning in the outer thigh resulting from compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.

● Phantom limb pain – This refers to when pain is felt in a missing limb.

● Post hernia repair pain – Refers to the groin pain that may be lingering after hernia repair surgery.

● Shingles – Anyone who has had chicken pox may develop shingles. A stripe of blisters is present, causing severe pain that may continue even after the blisters dissipate.

● Testicular pain – Occurs in and around the testicular region. Sometimes this pain may be coming from elsewhere, but can be felt most in the testicles.

● Femoral nerve pain – Results in the inability to move or feel part of the leg due to a damaged femoral nerve.

● Myofascial pain syndrome – Repeated overuse of the muscles often results in this condition. Pressure on sensitive muscles may result in pain in other parts of the body.

● Fibromyalgia – Many with this condition experience widespread pain in the muscles and joints. It could also result in fatigue and affect sleep patterns, memory, and moods.

● Arthritis – There are a variety of conditions classified as arthritis. Causes include wear and tear, infections, and other diseases.

● Hip pain

● Knee pain

● Shoulder pain

● Sacroiliac joint pain – Pain can be found anywhere in the lower back, buttocks, or legs. The ability to climb stairs, stand, and walk may be impaired.

● Lumbar radiculopathy – Pain radiates down the leg.

● Lumbar spondylosis – A common condition affecting many as they age, this condition is the result of the normal wear and tear of the body.

● Coccydynia – Pain is the result of an inflamed tailbone (coccyx). Sitting will often make this condition worse.

● Degenerative disc disease – The discs between the vertebrae lose their cushion and begin to fragment and herniate.

● Facet joint syndrome – Pain appears in the area between two vertebrae. This may be the result of any number of conditions.

● Bulging discs – This occurs when the spongy disks in the spine become compressed. This can cause irritation and pain to surrounding nerves.

● Herniated discs – This occurs when there is a rupture of the central portion of a disc in the spinal column.

● Piriformis syndrome – This is a condition affecting the narrow muscle located in the buttocks. Patients may find that it worsens after extended sitting, walking, or running.

● Post laminectomy syndrome – Pain may be present following back surgery and often involves a dull pain in the back and legs.

● Sacroiliac joint pain – Pain can be found anywhere in the lower back, buttocks, or legs. The ability to climb stairs, stand, and walk may be impaired.

● Sacroiliitis – Either or both of the sacroiliac joints are inflamed, causing pain in the lower back and buttocks. Pain can also extend down the leg.

● Spinal stenosis – This condition is most common in the neck and lower back. It results from pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves and is typically the result of aging.

● Spondylolisthesis – Playing sports that particularly stress the bones can result in this condition. Genetics may also be a contributing factor.