KNOW YOUR SPINE

The spine consists of 33 VERTEBRAE that are divided into 5 REGIONS:

CERVICAL – 7 vertebrae

THORACIC – 12 vertebrae

LUMBAR – 5 vertebrae

SACRUM – 5 fused vertebrae

COCCYX – 4 fused vertebrae

 

23 INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS whose main function is to act as shock absorbers between the adjacent vertebrae.

 

120+ MUSCLES

100+ JOINTS

220+ LIGAMENTS

 

ATLAS is the name of the first vertebra. The name is derived from Atlas, the Titan who was condemned to carry the heavens and the stars on his shoulders for eternity.

 

Spinal disorders are the biggest cause of disability in the working population and more than 80% of people will experience back pain throughout their lifetime.

It being so common does NOT make it NORMAL