ryggrelaterade
Ryggrelaterade, or back-related, conditions encompass a broad spectrum of health issues that originate in or significantly affect the vertebral column and associated structures. These conditions, commonly encountered in clinical practice, can be classified into structural, functional, and disease‑related subgroups. Structural disorders include intervertebral disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, and congenital deformities such as scoliosis. Functional disorders refer to mechanical back pain arising from muscle strain, ligament sprain, or postural dysfunction, often without observable pathology on imaging. Disease‑related disorders comprise inflammatory arthritis, infection, tumor, and metabolic conditions such as osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Risk factors vary by condition. Advancing age, osteoporosis, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and occupational hazards (heavy lifting,
Diagnosis follows a stepwise approach: history taking, physical examination, and, when indicated, imaging with X‑ray, MRI,
Prevention emphasizes maintaining healthy body weight, regular aerobic and strength training, proper ergonomics, and early intervention