If a patient has a straightened spine, the following symptoms may occur: 1. Changes in the appearance of the torso, such as a straightened spine, may cause the trunk and neck to become very stiff and unnatural looking. 2. Pain is evident at the site of the lesion, with small joint misalignments, osteophytes, inflammation of the fascia and muscle spasms at the site of the lesion. 3. there may be a significant restriction of movement, with the spine often showing a significant decrease in mobility, and pain or noise may occur during movement. 4. there may be peripheral nerve compression, for example, the patient may have nerve root compression, irritation, and subsequent radiation in one limb. Pain, numbness, weakness and other symptoms.