Spine conditions
What are you feeling?
Pick the symptom closest to yours. Each page explains the condition, when to see a doctor and the treatment options.
- Low back pain spreading to the buttock and leg Lumbar disc herniation
- Neck pain spreading to the shoulder and arm, numb hand Cervical disc herniation
- Having to stop after walking a short distance due to leg pain or numbness Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Long-standing dull back pain, worse when standing Spondylolisthesis
- Low back pain in young people and athletes Spondylolysis
- Curved back, uneven shoulders or hips Scoliosis
Emergency
Numbness in the saddle area, urinary retention, weakness in both legs
Cauda equina syndrome – go to an emergency department immediately, do not wait for an appointment
Diagnosis requires an examination by a specialist. Information on this page is for reference only.
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