Neck pain can be caused by many things—but is most often related to getting older.

Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve," occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord.

Cervical laminoplasty is a surgical technique that removes pressure from the spinal cord in the neck.

The seven bones in the neck are the cervical vertebrae. They support the head and connect it to the shoulders and body.

Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure that involves removing a damaged or degenerated cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc device.

Cervical disc herniation is a common cause of neck and upper body pain.

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious low back disorder that requires immediate medical attention. 

Although leg pain is common and usually goes away without surgery, cauda equina syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the bundle of nerve roots (cauda equina) at the lower (lumbar) end of the spinal cord, is a surgical emergency.

Spinal compression fractures can be caused by many things. While osteoporosis is the most common cause, certain types of cancer that either originate in the spine or spread from another part of your body (e.g., lung, breast) can cause a spinal bone to break or fracture.

A burst fracture is a descriptive term for an injury to the spine in which the vertebral body is severely compressed.