Top Causes of Chronic Spine Pain & What You Can Do About It

Back Pain That Won’t Go Away? Understand the Root Cause & Take Action

Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints worldwide—but when it becomes constant, it’s more than just strain. Chronic spine pain can interfere with daily life, sleep, work, and even mental health.

If you’re struggling with persistent back or neck pain in Sangli, Miraj, or nearby Maharashtra, here’s what you need to know—and what to do next.

What Is Chronic Spine Pain?

Pain is considered chronic if it:

• Lasts for more than 12 weeks, and

• Doesn’t go away with basic rest or medication

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Chronic spine pain can affect the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) regions—and often worsens with age or poor posture.

Top 7 Causes of Chronic Spine Pain

🔄 1. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

• Occurs when spinal discs lose flexibility and hydration

• Common with age

• Causes stiffness, pain during movement, and nerve compression
  

🔄 2. Herniated or Slipped Disc (L4-L5, L5-S1)

• Disc material pushes against spinal nerves

• Pain radiates to legs (sciatica) or arms

• Often worsens with sitting or bending
  

🔄 3. Spinal Stenosis

• Narrowing of spinal canal compresses the spinal cord

• Leads to numbness, tingling, or weakness

• Common in elderly patients
  

🔄 4. Spondylosis & Arthritis of the Spine

• Age-related wear and tear

• May cause neck pain, stiffness, or lower back aches
  

🔄 5. Postural Imbalance or Sedentary Lifestyle

• Poor sitting/working posture

• Long hours at desk or screen

• Leads to muscular strain and spine misalignment
  

🔄 6. Spine Injuries or Accidents

• Trauma from falls or vehicle accidents

• Can cause long-term inflammation or instability
  

🔄 7. Underlying Conditions (Osteoporosis, Infections, Tumors)

• Weaken bones or compress nerves

• Require specialist diagnosis and advanced care
  

📍 If you’re in Sangli, Miraj, or Kolhapur, consult a spine disorder specialist near you to evaluate these causes.

When Should You See a Doctor for Spine Pain?

Consult a doctor or neurosurgeon/orthopedic spine specialist if:

• Pain lasts more than 3–4 weeks

• You feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in limbs

• Pain worsens at night or interferes with sleep

• There’s difficulty standing or walking

• You’ve had a recent injury, fall, or accident
  

✅ Delaying care may worsen the condition and limit treatment options later.

Best Treatment Options for Chronic Spine Pain

🧠 1. Medication & Pain Management

• Anti-inflammatory drugs

• Muscle relaxants

• Neuropathic pain control (for nerve pain)
  

🧍 2. Physiotherapy & Posture Correction

• Strengthening spine and core muscles

• Correcting alignment

• Improving flexibility and mobility
  

🧘 3. Non-Surgical Interventions

• Epidural steroid injections

• Nerve blocks

• Spinal decompression therapy
  

🛌 4. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (If Needed)

• Microdiscectomy, endoscopic spine surgery

• Short recovery time

• Recommended when conservative treatment fails
  

✅ At Yashprabha Neuro Hospital, we offer both non-surgical and advanced surgical solutions tailored to the cause of your spine pain.

Back Pain Isn’t Just a Part of Aging—It’s a Signal

✔ Don’t ignore pain that lasts for weeks 

✔ Understand the root cause with help from a spine care expert 

✔ Choose the right mix of treatment—conservative or surgical—for lasting relief

📞 Tired of chronic back pain? Visit Yashprabha Neuro Hospital—your trusted destination for spine care and pain relief in Sangli, Miraj & Maharashtra.