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Back Pain Due To Nerve Root Irritation

• Effects the nerve roots of the spinal region, usually caused by a disc prolapse or a small disc tear in the annulus

Cervical Disc Prolapse (Slipped Disc)

• Effects the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine and the surrounding nerves, caused when a disc prolapses and puts pressure on the surrounding nerves

Mechanical Lower Back Pain

• Effects the lumbar sacral region of the spine, can be caused by a mechanical strain (i.e. lifting too much with poor posture)

Pectoralis Major Rupture

• Effects the Pec Major muscle on the chest wall, caused when the muscle is under a lot of tension or excessively stretched

Possible Serious Spinal Pathology

• Effects the spinal cord, usually caused by violent trauma or a tumour

Whiplash

• Effects mainly the muscles and ligaments around the neck, usually the result of being in a road traffic accident