World Spine Day is celebrated annually on October 16 worldwide to raise awareness about spinal health, spinal pain, and spinal-related disability. The main purpose of this global day is to inspire people across the world to undertake measures to improve their spinal health and avoid ailments of the spine. As per the study, there is about 80 percent of adults will be suffered from a back problem at some point in their life. Presently, spinal pain is one of the common issues worldwide and spinal problems refer to diseases, which affect the spine such as spinal stenosis. The symptoms of spinal pain are numbness, tingling sensations, and lower back pain.

There are several types of spinal conditions, which may cause discomfort and pain and these conditions are aging, injuries, genetics, and accidents. Now, spinal conditions can cause back pain that is one of the most common medical issues worldwide. A spinal condition is an injury or any disease which mostly affects the spine or back. It may cause pain, discomfort, and issues with mobility. The main aim of this international day is to spread awareness about spinal care among common people worldwide. It also aims to spread awareness about the importance of the spinal cord or spinal health.

There are about one billion people either children, youths, or old worldwide that are suffering from spinal pain, spinal disability, and back pain. It is important to prevent the progression of the disease by taking precautionary steps. The main purpose of this day is to spread awareness about spinal care among common people globally. It also aims to raise awareness about the importance of the spinal cord or spinal health. This international day promotes discussions about spinal illnesses that help in to prevent spinal diseases.