Factors contributing to neck pain include injury, poor posture or body mechanics, herniated disc, poor physical condition and degenerative processes. Back to top Your Back Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes a decrease in bone mass. This condition causes bones to become brittle. Compression fractures of the spine are common, especially in women. Fortunately, most compression fractures heal without problems.
Treatment is individualized and focuses on prevention of further injury.
Pain medication and back braces sometimes are helpful. New techniques use bone substitutes to help stabilize the spine. Occasionally, surgical intervention is necessary. Back to top Your Back Sciatica Sciatica is pain that radiates down the leg. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body.