Spinal cord compression

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Woman experiencing severe back pain associated with spinal cord compression and nerve pressure.

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Woman experiencing severe back pain associated with spinal cord compression and nerve pressure.

Spinal cord compression occurs when pressure is put on your spine. It can occur anywhere between your neck down to your lower back. Some of the signs of spinal cord compression are numbness, pain, and weakness. One of the most common causes of spinal cord compression is the gradual wear and tear on your spine. Otherwise known as osteoarthritis. Spinal cord compression can be caused by a multitude of things and can happen at any age. 

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