The spine is much more than just those few bones!

The human spine is connected to the head, where the spinal cord is connected to the brain, the pelvis, and the ribs form the thorax. The human spine is like the structure of a house, responsible for supporting all the weight of the human body in our daily life, such as sitting, lying, standing, running, jumping, turning, etc., all have to rely on the support of the spine. In addition to supporting the body, the spine is also the master of our health, and if left unprotected, it can lead to mechanical imbalance and impaired information transmission, causing pathological changes in the body. The spine is connected to the skull and the pelvic cavity, and the rib cage and sternum form the thorax in the middle; the entire spine consists of 26 vertebrae, including 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 1 sacrum, and 1 coccyx, which are connected by intervertebral discs and form joints that allow the body to move in all directions. At the same time, the four physiological curves of the spine share the weight of the body equally, and the intervertebral discs act like an elastic device in the middle to provide shock absorption during running and jumping. The outer muscles maintain the shape and health of the spine. The lack of exercise and incorrect use of the spine in modern times has led to an increasing number of spinal disorders. Most of the well-known cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation are caused by improper sitting and unreasonable exercise. As mentioned above, in addition to the 26 bones in the spine, there are intervertebral discs between the vertebrae, ligaments connecting the vertebrae, and also the muscles attached to the transverse processes of the vertebral spine. The stability shown by the spine is more should.