1. Cervical Spondylitis

• Symptoms: Stiffness and pain in the neck, especially in the morning

• Cause: Compression of neck bones and surrounding nerves

• Additional signs: Tingling or numbness in hands

• Common in people who work long hours on computers or mobile phones

• Explanation: The space between neck bones and discs reduces, putting pressure on nerves or spinal cord, causing pain from back to neck

2. Slip Disc

• Symptoms: Severe pain in lower back or neck, weakness, numbness, burning sensation in hands or feet

• Cause: Cushion-like discs in spine slip out of place and compress spinal nerves

• Pain can be sharp or mild and persistent

3. Muscle Strain or Injury

• Cause: Lifting heavy items, bad posture during sitting or sleeping

• Symptoms: Swelling and pain in neck or back muscles

• Usually relieved by rest, hot compress, and light exercise

• Persistent pain may indicate deeper muscle injury

4. Kidney Disease or Kidney Stones

• Symptoms: Lower back pain along with burning during urination, frequent urination, or blood in urine

• Important to get medical checkup if these symptoms appear

5. Infection or Tumor (Rare Cases)

• Symptoms: Very severe pain, increasing at night, accompanied by fever or rapid weight loss

• Needs immediate medical attention

When to See a Doctor?

• Pain lasts more than a week

• Pain spreads to arms or legs

• Tingling, numbness, or weakness occurs

• Fever or weight loss with pain

• No relief after rest

Be open with your doctor about all symptoms for proper diagnosis and treatment.

What Can You Do at Home?

• Maintain correct posture while sitting

• Do light daily exercises

• Use hot or cold compress for pain relief

• Avoid lifting heavy weights