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  • Back pain

    Find out how to relieve back pain, what can cause it, and when to get medical advice.

  • Spondylolisthesis

    Find out about spondylolisthesis, where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, including what the symptoms are and how it's treated.

  • Spina bifida

    Read about spina bifida, which is a condition where an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord does not develop properly.

  • Kyphosis

    Kyphosis is a condition where the top of the back is excessively curved and appears more rounded than normal.

  • Epididymitis

    Find out about epididymitis, which is when the epididymis (a coiled tube at the back of each testicle that stores and carries sperm) becomes swollen and painful.

  • Diabetic retinopathy

    Find out more about diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina).

  • Detached retina (retinal detachment)

    Read about a detached retina, which is where the thin layer at the back of the eye (retina) becomes loose from the back of the eye. Find out what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it's treated.

  • Cervical spondylosis

    Find out about cervical spondylosis, which is the medical term for neck pain caused by age-related "wear and tear" to bones in the neck area of the spine and the soft cushions of tissue (discs) in the neck.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

    Read about ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other types of axial spondyloarthritis, a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.

  • Scoliosis - Treatment in children

    Read about the main treatment options for children with scoliosis, including back braces and surgery.