Diseases of the spine

The spine in the body performs very important functions. It supports the entire body, supports its weight, provides balance, provides a "hook" for many bones, absorbs shocks and protects the spinal cord and spinal nerves. It has a very complex structure. Its diseases are often associated with pain, interfere with dexterity and cause problems in daily functioning. Their occurrence is encouraged by a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity.

Spinal diseases include, but are not limited to:

1. Osteoarthritis - a chronic, progressive condition that can involve various parts of the spine and is the most common cause of spine pain. The tissues associated with the spinal vertebrae prematurely wear down and degenerate due to a lack of joint lubricant. This can result from natural aging, too little physical activity, a sedentary lifestyle, too much weight, past trauma, postural defects, overloading the body, autoimmune diseases, hormonal changes and others;

2. Herniated intervertebral discs;
3. osteoporosis;
4. Primary and metastatic cancer tumors;
5. fractures;
6. Dislocations and subluxations of the intervertebral joints;

7. Arthritis with involvement of the joints of the spine (spondyloarthropathies), including: ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammation associated with certain past infections, arthritis accompanying inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).

Because pain and sensory and motor disturbances resulting from structural and traumatic changes in the spine can appear in areas not directly affected by the disease, making the right diagnosis and determining the right treatment plan is often problematic. It requires the cooperation of many specialists - family doctors, orthopedists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists and others.

Spinal pain should not be underestimated. It is crucial to quickly identify its causes and begin proper treatment, as untreated conditions can lead to serious consequences, including permanent paresis or disability. Put your health in the hands of the best specialists - doctors, physiotherapists and orthotists at Paley European Institute.