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Muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (Back), Muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (Thoracic spine), Pain or discomfort and Stiffness or decreased movement

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (back), muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (thoracic spine), pain or discomfort and stiffness or decreased movement including Muscle strain, Acute kidney failure, and Kidney stones.

There are 21 conditions associated with muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (back), muscle cramps or spasms (painful) (thoracic spine), pain or discomfort and stiffness or decreased movement. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Muscle strain

    Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.

  • Acute kidney failure

    Acute kidney failure is sudden and can cause swelling, frequent dark urination, fatigue, nausea and more.

  • Kidney stones

    A kidney stone, a hard mass of excess waste in the kidney, causes pain of the lower back and urinary issues.

  • Osteomyelitis (bone infection)

    Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.

  • Pancreatitis

    Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse.

  • Pulmonary embolism

    A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.

  • Lumbar (low back) herniated disk

    A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.

  • Broken (fractured) shoulder blade

    Fractured shoulder blades need to be immobilized and cause pain, swelling and bruising.

  • Helicobacter pylori infection

    Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.

  • Hydronephrosis

    Hydronephrosis is a condition of the kidneys and causes aching or pain, urinary symptoms, fever, and nausea.

  • Dermatomyositis

    Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.

  • Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

    Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.

  • Vertebral compression fracture (lumbar)

    A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.

  • Vertebral compression fracture (thoracic)

    A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.

  • Whiplash

    Whiplash, a severe neck injury, can cause stiffness and pain in the neck, headache, dizziness, and more.

  • Aortic aneurysm (chest)

    Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.

  • Tick bite

    A tick-related illness may cause a rash that expands out from the site of the bite, fever, chills, and more.

  • Renal cell (kidney) cancer

    Renal cell cancer is a type of kidney cancer that can cause bloody urine and persistent pain in the side.

  • Tetanus

    Tetanus is a potentially fatal toxic infection and causes stiffness in the jaw and neck, fever, and more.

  • Endocarditis

    Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more.

  • Shingles (herpes zoster)

    Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.