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Back and neck pain are among the most common medical complaints worldwide, affecting approximately 80% of adults at some point in their lives. The spine consists of 33 vertebrae stacked in a column and divided into cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), lumbar (lower back), sacral, and coccygeal regions. Between each vertebra sits an intervertebral disc that acts as a shock absorber, while ligaments and muscles provide stability and enable movement. The spinal cord runs through a central canal, with nerve roots branching out at each level to supply sensation and motor function to specific body areas.

Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability globally. In Dubai and the UAE, the combination of sedentary office work, long commutes, hot climate limiting outdoor activity, and high rates of obesity contribute to a significant burden of spine-related conditions. Common causes of back pain include muscular strain from improper lifting or sudden movements, disc herniation pressing on nerve roots, degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height and hydration, facet joint arthropathy, spinal stenosis narrowing the nerve channels, and spondylolisthesis where one vertebra slips forward on another.