Is it normal for some people to feel slight pain when certain areas of the spine are pressed down on?

It can be: If it is bothering u see your PCP for evaluation and advise.

No: Painful areas in the spine on pressure isan indication of degeneration of ligaments and some level of instability in the spine. This could be a reason for prolotherapy to force healing of those damaged areas. Find a prolotherapist at www.Getprolo.Com or www.Aaomed.Org.

Depends: Normally, one would not press on the spine. Not a bad idea to see a physiatrist who specializes in muscular issues and therapy. Feel better.

Spine tenderness: Yes, but it really depends on several factors including: 1) where anatomically the pressure is being applied, 2) the magnitude of pressure being applied, and 3) whether there is pre-existing inflammation about the spinal segment. For instance, deep pressure applied to the bony spinous processes can be painful in most patients. However, sciatic leg pain with applied pressure is hardly ever normal.