HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can a degenerative middle back cause a lot of pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Justin Lo answered

Yes: Degenerative changes can refer to one of multiple different issues, all of which can be painful- disc disease, facet joint, pain, bone spurs, overgrowth of ligament causing nerve compression, etc . .

Answered 2/8/2014

4.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My hand rises up but it falls back to its place and causes a lot of pain. What is the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can just eating a bad diet or lots of junk food be a cause of back pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My lower back hurts a lot. Possible causes?? It started when i bent to lift some stuff yesterday!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im in a lot of pain in my lower back and with every step i take my back pops. What could cause this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I sweat a lot from my back..Even when sitting in airconditioned room most of the time. Does it have a particular reason.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is degenerative scoliosis..and can it cause knots on the top of my spine and cause a lot of pain in lower back,legs,hips,buttock.
I have been under a lot of stress lately and it has caused me to lose my appetite. I have no desire to eat at all. How can I get my appetite back?
I pop my back a lot can that be the cause of my back pain?
Can a pimple on my spine cause a lot of pain?
I masturbate a lot my collarbone has gotten wider than the other. If i stop would it go back to normal and can it cause any problems?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.