Spine Care

The spinal column, also known as the backbone, is a strong, flexible  structure. It holds the weight of the head and torso. It allows movement in many directions. If it were a straight, inflexible rod, it would make humans walk like robots. However, that is not the case. The spine is flexible (moved and supported by muscles), which enables the ability to twist, hit a golf ball and bend. The spinal column surrounds your spinal cord like conduit around an electric cord. It protects the spinal cord, which can be thought of as a bundle of nerves running from the brain, through the spinal column and branching out to the rest of the body. The spine consists of three natural curves; the neck curvature or cervical spine, the upper back curvature or thoracic spine, and the lower back curvature or lumbar spine, all which make a slight “S” shape when viewed from the side. The spine is an essential structure because it helps support the upright posture of humans as well as provide the body with flexibility to move and protect the spinal cord. Spinal health is important in order to ensure the body is functioning to its fullest capacity. Not only is health coaching utilized to ensure your body is getting the proper nutrients, but it also provides you with strengthing activities to help with posture and protecting the spine. Dr. Alex Jimenez strongly indicates across his collection of articles on spine care, how to properly support a healthy spine.

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The Intervertebral Foramen and its Impact on Nerve Health

“For individuals looking to improve their spinal health, can understanding the anatomy of the intervertebral foramen help in injury rehabilitation and prevention?” Intervertebral Foramen The…

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Chiropractic Terminology: What You Should Know

“For individuals suffering from back pain, can knowing basic chiropractic terminology help in understanding diagnosis and treatment plan development?” Chiropractic Terminology The chiropractic principle is…

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Understanding Rotation of Vertebrae: Injury Prevention Techniques

“For individuals trying to maintain a healthy spine, can understanding the causes and prevention of rotated vertebrae help protect the spine from harmful rotation of…

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Sit and Reach Test: Everything You Need to Know

“For individuals experiencing tightness in the lower back and hamstrings, can utilizing the sit and reach test help determine an individual’s risk for future pain…

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Kinesiology Tape Solutions for Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief

“Individuals with neck and shoulder pain may experience tightened lumps or knots in and around the muscles where the neck and shoulder meet. Can using…

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Recognizing Symptoms of Facet Hypertrophy: An Overview

“Facet hypertrophy is an incurable, chronic disease that affects the facet joints in the spine. Can recognizing symptoms help in diagnosis and treatment?” Facet Hypertrophy…

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Rehabilitation Exercise Program: In Physical Therapy

“Individuals who have gone through recent low back surgery, like a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy, could they benefit from physical therapy for full recovery? (Johns…

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How the Sacrum Supports the Human Body

“Various problems with the sacrum make up or contribute to a significant portion of lower back problems. Can understanding the anatomy and function help prevent…

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