| The spine is one of the most sensitive areas of | | | | stiffness in the spine, which might worsen after |
| the human body. It houses hundreds of nerves | | | | periods of inactivity, particularly in the morning |
| and is the communication center of the body, | | | | just after waking. Other symptoms might include |
| transmitting messages from these important | | | | pain and numbness in the back, neck, head, and |
| nerves to the brain. If something goes wrong in | | | | shoulders. |
| the spine it can result in serious back and spinal | | | | Pain may also vary from day-to-day with |
| pain. Because so much of your body's motor | | | | symptoms in one area such as the back one day |
| function relies on the correct function of the | | | | and pain in the neck the next. As mentioned |
| spine, spinal pain can make day-to-day activities | | | | previously, every day activities like bending or |
| and chores extremely painful. | | | | crouching can cause severe pain in the back and |
| One of the most common causes of spinal pain is | | | | neck. Spinal arthritis can be treated in a variety of |
| spinal arthritis. This condition can be caused by | | | | ways, including regular spinal adjustments from a |
| several things but is most commonly caused by | | | | licensed and trained chiropractor. A chiropractor |
| degeneration and the wear and tear of the | | | | studies the causes and treatment of conditions |
| muscles and bones and the resulting inflammation. | | | | with the musculoskeletal system, particularly the |
| Other causes might include past injuries that can | | | | spine. Physical therapy might also be an option. In |
| become aggravated or past surgeries. Symptoms | | | | some cases, spinal arthritis is treated by using a |
| of spinal arthritis are varied. Many people who | | | | back or neck brace to restrict movement in |
| suffer from spinal arthritis notice an increased | | | | those areas. |