Ans. The pain in the vertebrae can be caused by:The ligaments, muscles, and discs that sustain the spine may be damaged by muscle strain, overuse, or trauma. Bad stance. Certain conditions, including a herniated disc, put a strain on the spinal nerves.The loss of cartilage which blankets the small facet joints throughout the spine causes osteoarthritis.Myofascial pain is a form of pain that affects a muscle's connective tissue or a muscle group.