Yes it can. Our central nervous system runs through the spine and it can effect about everything really. My biggest issue as of late (past 6 weeks or better) is my restless leg syndrome 24/7 , it makes my legs feel week and feet sometimes numb. Among dozens of other not stop issues flaring up when ever they like.

Wishing you a well night and better tomorrow

I also use a ProTens unit. It is $30 from Amazon and has little paddles you put on your back or shoulders or neck.
Like at a chiropractors office you get electrical currents that relax the tension in your muscles. It lessons my usage of pain pills.

I also feel nauseous when pain level raises . As pain level eases off sick feeling improves.
Saltine crackers help me

You will get pain too because of constipation . The Pain pills make you. . You don’t go for awhile. You start cramping.
Take chelated magnesium or what they call magnesium glyconate. It softens your BM’s
Also take omega 3’s help slide them Down

That's not true for everyone, some have no problem with pain pills causing constipation. Like all and any drugs, these side effects are different for many, and some have none at all.