A section of the spine that hurts when pressed can be caused by trauma, long-term improper posture, ligamentitis, etc. 1. Trauma: If a patient suffers from trauma, such as a blow or collision, the spine may be dislocated or fractured, leading to the symptom of pain when a section of the spine is pressed. 2. Improper posture for a long time, if the patient is working for a long time or maintaining a fixed posture, it may cause damage to the interspinous ligaments of the spine, and the patient may experience pain when a section of the spine is pressed. 3. Ligamentitis: If the patient suffers from ligamentitis, the local ligament tissue will be damaged, and edema, bleeding and other related symptoms, so the patient’s spine will be painful when pressed. It is recommended that patients can go to the hospital for relevant examinations, and according to the cause of the corresponding treatment, do not use unscientific methods, so as not to cause aggravation of the condition.