Medical Guides
All Spine Conditions
Choose a condition to read a plain-language guide, reviewed by a spine surgeon.
Pinched Nerve Lower Back
Slipped disc
when the soft centre of a disc pushes out and presses on a nerve
Radiating Leg Pain Back of Leg
Sciatica
pain that travels from the lower back down one leg
Narrowed Nerve Canal Lower Back & Legs
Spinal stenosis
narrowing of the spinal canal that can squeeze the nerves
Weak Bone Fracture Mid Back
Compression fractures
small breaks in the vertebrae, often linked to weak bones
Sideways Curved Spine Full Spine
Scoliosis
a sideways curve of the spine
Persistent Back Ache Lower Back
Chronic back pain
back pain lasting longer than three months
Neck Wear & Stiffness Neck
Cervical spondylosis
age-related wear in the neck
Lower Back Wear Lower Back
Lumbar spondylosis
age-related wear in the lower back
Slipped Vertebra Lower Back
Spondylolisthesis
when one vertebra slips forward over the one below
Worn Disc Cushion Lower Back
Degenerative disc disease
discs losing height and cushioning over time
Rounded Upper Back Upper Back
Kyphosis
excessive forward rounding of the upper back
Accident & Sports Injury Spine Trauma
Spinal injuries
damage to the spine from falls, accidents or sports