According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease but instead refers to a condition in which pain is produced by a damaged intervertebral disc.

Chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine, or neck, can cause dizziness, headache, vertigo and lead to stroke. Compression of the cervical arteries is a major concern and is not often disclosed to the patient before treatment in order to prevent increased anxiety levels and potential refusal of chiropractic care.

Muscle cramps are involuntary--usually painful--contractions of your muscles. They can strike your legs and feet, particularly at night; people over 50 are more susceptible to this type of cramp. Leg and foot cramps can also affect athletes.

Some people begin to suffer from degenerative disc disease, or DDD, as they age. This happens when the discs in between your vertebra begin to wear down and become damaged. If you have back pain that spreads down to your upper thighs and buttocks, you may have DDD.

Bone bruises are painful and often make daily activities difficult. Bleeding inside a bone -- damage to the bone marrow or the innermost layer of a bone -- may be classified as a bone bruise.

Bone spurs typically develop due to bone and joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis, calcification due to overuse or excess pressure, and bone or joint trauma.

There are many types of leg braces. The type needed depends upon whether it is to be used by someone who has undergone surgery or if there is a disability involved that impairs walking.

Plantar flexion is the movement of the foot away from the body by bending the ankle. Plantar flexion occurs when you stand on your tiptoes or when you push down on the gas pedal in your vehicle. Plantar flexion depends on the muscles of the ankle and calf to work properly.

Trigger points are small, painful, tight nodules of muscle fibers buried in muscles. They contribute to chronic muscular pain, which in turn leads to joint pain and stiffness. Trigger points keep muscles tense and weak at the same time.

Burning pain in the back, which can sometimes feel like pins and needles or numbness, has a number of possible causes. Some causes are directly related to the back itself, while others stem from a general health condition.

When you have a broken bone, the faster your healing time, the sooner you can get back to your activities of daily living without a cast or brace. To heal properly, your body needs time and the right mix of nutrients to generate healthy and strong bone cells.

Bone spurs, or osteophytes, represent abnormal bone growth that can interfere with joint function. Chronic inflammation associated with elbow arthritis, bursitis or tendinitis most commonly causes bone spurs on the elbow.