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A herniated or ruptured intervertebral disc, or related condition such as disc bulge or protrusion, popularly known as a slipped disc, is one of the most common causes for pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

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The causes of Back pain are nearly as numerous as terms used to describe the symptoms. Back pain is a primary reason people seek medical attention. Considering that almost 80% of the adult population will encounter some form of back pain, it could be said that back pain is a universal epidemic. Back pain recognizes no age, economic, or ethnic barriers.

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Spinal pain itself is not a diagnosis, it is a symptom of another medical condition. Spinal pain can be caused by obesity, depression, pregnancy and other factors. Spinal pain can also be caused by osteoarthritis.

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The are many conditions that cause pressure in mid spine. They are Osteoarthritis, fracture, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and odd-shaped spine.

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Pressure on the spine can be cause by several things such as; bulging discs, fluid, pinced nerves caused by discs being pinched.

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