What causes pain in the middle of the spine?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing persistent pain in the middle of my spine recently, especially after prolonged sitting or bending over, which makes the pain more noticeable. Sometimes my back also feels stiff. What could be causing this? Could it be due to my long-term incorrect sitting posture?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Pain in the middle of the spine can be caused by various factors. The following are some common possible causes:
1. Trauma: Muscle sprains or strains caused by strenuous activities, or even spinal fractures or dislocations, may cause pain in the middle of the spine.
2. Disc problems: Herniated discs or degenerative disc disease can compress nerve roots, causing back pain and sometimes numbness or pain in the lower limbs.
3. Spinal diseases: Conditions such as myofascial inflammation, herniated disc disease, and ankylosing spondylitis can all affect the health of the spine and cause pain.
4. Visceral diseases: Lesions of certain internal organs, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cholecystitis, heart disease, and pleural diseases of the lungs, may also cause referred pain in the back.
5. Osteoporosis: As age increases and bone density decreases, fractures become more likely, especially vertebral compression fractures, which can also cause back pain.
If back pain persists and affects daily life, it is recommended to seek medical examination and treatment at a hospital immediately.
