When it comes to back trouble, lower back pain tends to steal the spotlight, but mid-back pain—aches that occur anywhere between the back of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage—is no picnic either. Your mid-back does a lot of work throughout the day—here are a few easy stretches to soothe and strengthen it.
A tender spot when pressing on the spine is typically due to an injury. However, other conditions, such as disc degeneration, herniated discs, inflammatory arthritis, or infections, may cause localized spine pain.
A hump on the back of the neck, or top of the spine, can have various causes. These causes may include kyphosis, osteoporosis, muscle knots, and cysts.
The tailbone pain, coccyx pain, or prenatal lower back pain, also known as coccydynia, is a sharp or dull pain at the end of the spine. If the pain is severe, it is called ‘bruised tailbone.’ Some pregnant women might experience this pain due to various reasons. Although there is no cure for this pain, some simple stretching exercises could help in reducing the pain to some extent.
While spinal stenosis is a progressive condition, there are many things you have in your power to help reduce your pain, stay active and/or slow the progression of the condition.
