Backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebra protects the spinal cord and allows standing and bending. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include infections, injuries, tumors, conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis and bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks. Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement.
- Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010.
- Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.
- Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives.
- Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.
- Healthy diet and regular physical activity can keep you away from Spinal Disorders.
Almaa Siddha Care Multispeciality Hospital has the best doctors to treat your spine related problems and is expert in relieving you from the pain you face.
