The way health issues are increasing in number day by day, the causes of pain in spinal cord too are numerous. And it is one such problem that draws the attention of people towards itself instantly. Since it recognizes no age or economic barrier, it can crop up anytime to any individual in the globe and this fact is clear from the surveys that say nearly 80 percent of the world’s population today suffers from one or the other form of spinal pain. 

Usually, it originates in the neck, mid back, low back or as a combination known as thoracolumbar pain and the symptoms depend upon the source from which it originated. However, commonly the symptoms are recognized as

• Sudden, sharp and persistent pain confined to a small area of the back and may even spread towards shoulders, arms, buttocks, legs and feet. 
• Pain is also accompanied by numbness, weakness or tingling.
• Symptoms of acute pain usually begin as intense but lasting for a shorter interval of time whereas the symptoms of chronic are long term persistent pain in the back.

Well, the reason behind arousal of these symptoms is not just one; there are actually ample! Following is the list of a few, take a look.

• Whiplash: It is a neck pain and is usually originates after an accident that is when our head is forced to move forward or backward rapidly beyond its normal range. Sudden and unnatural movements are said to be the prime reason behind this type of spinal pain.
• Osteoarthritis: It is due to loss of normal structure and function of the spinal cord. Aging is said to be the main cause of this problem however, sometimes degeneration rate also contributes equally. This degeneration process also affects other areas thereby affecting the discs and spinal joints as well.
• Osteoporosis: It is mainly caused by the loss of an important mineral that is present in the bone thereby making it fragile and ultimately leading to fracture. Due to this type of spinal pain, usually the patient loses height, become stooped and even have a humped back. 
• Herniated disc: It is the rupture of the disc and occurs when the gel-like center erupts through  the protective disc wall.

Since there are myriad of reasons behind the spinal pain, it is important to see a doctor as soon as it is figured out by an individual. The healthcare professionals begin with examination that includes observation of patient’s posture, physical condition and current and past medical history of the patient. Once the cause of determined, a proper treatment is given to the patient who may either be a surgical process or non-surgical.

Since the health issues are rising day by day, ample specialized professionals are available across the globe. However, you need to find the one that ensures world-class treatment. You can also trawl the web and find a renowned healthcare center for almost everyone has an online presence in the world today. So, get started today!