What causes neck pain?

Many people suffer from neck pain. It can occur for many reasons including poor posture, either from sitting at a desk or hunching of over a workstation, cell phone, or tablet, or injuries from car accidents, sports, or even slipping and falling. Conditions or issues that may contribute to pain in the neck include:

• Tumors
• Trauma
• Poor posture
• Muscle strain
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerative Diseases
• Abnormalities in the bone or joints

If your neck pain is accompanied by numbness or loss of strength in your arms or hands, or if you have shooting pain into your shoulder or down your arm, seek diagnoses of the cause and treatment as soon as possible.

What causes back pain?

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition. Some of the medical concerns that can cause back pain include the following:

Mechanical issues: Mechanical issues have to do with the movement of the spine. Degenerated discs, herniated discs, wearing of facet joints and muscular issues like spasms and tension are mechanical issues.

Injuries: Sprains and fractures in the back are the most common injuries to result in back pain.
Acquired conditions or diseases: Back pain can be caused by medical conditions such as scoliosis, various forms of arthritis, spinal stenosis.

Osteoporosis, pregnancy, kidney stones and endometriosis are not conditions that affect the back directly, but cause related back pain.
Infections and tumors: While not common, an infection or tumor could put pressure on the spine, resulting in pain.

Stress: Stress can lead to tension and tightening of muscles, which can cause pain. Also, untreated depression, anxiety, and insomnia can all contribute to back pain.