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Morning joint stiffness, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and Pain or discomfort

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms morning joint stiffness, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and pain or discomfort including Cauda equina syndrome, Lumbar (low back) strain, and Muscle strain.

There are 17 conditions associated with morning joint stiffness, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and pain or discomfort. 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.

  • Cauda equina syndrome

    Cauda equina syndrome is when a bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed.

  • Lumbar (low back) strain

    Lumbar strains and sprains are the most common causes of lower back pain

  • Muscle strain

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

  • Degenerative disc disease

    Degenerative disc disease is a condition of the spine and causes pain, weakness, and tingling.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

  • Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis occurs when bones become weak and can break more easily.

  • Osteomyelitis (bone infection)

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

  • Lumbar spinal stenosis

    Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.

  • Ulcerative colitis

    Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, 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) low back vertebra

    When one of the vertebrae in the spine is broken it causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.

  • Spina bifida

    Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal canal and backbone don't close completely before birth.

  • Vertebral compression fracture (lumbar)

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

  • Bone spurs

    Bone spurs are extra growths of bone that can cause pain when they rub against other bones and nerves.

  • Aortic aneurysm (abdomen)

    An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling of the main abdominal artery and can cause sudden chest pain.

  • Spinal tumor

    Spinal tumors can cause back pain, weakness, and numbness in the legs and arms, and more serious issues.

  • Shingles (herpes zoster)

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