Many of us don’t think about it, but our spine supports and protects our bodies throughout the day. It is central to nearly every movement we make and a very important part of the body.
Here are 7 amazing facts about the human spine:
- At birth our spine consists of 33 individual vertebrae, several of which fuse together to form 24 vertebrae during our lifetimes.
- The spine is so flexible it can bend far enough to form two thirds of a circle.
- The spine has 5 main sections, they are: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum and Coccyx.
- There are over 120 muscles located throughout the spine.
- Back pain is one of the most common ailments in America with over 80% of the population experiencing it sometime in their lives.
- There are over 100 joints in the spine which allow for its fluid movement.
- Over 25% of the spine’s length comes from the cartilage separating spinal vertebrae.
If you are experiencing back pain or have a spinal condition and are seeking treatment, call 855-586-2615 to schedule a consultation with a spine specialist from NJ Spine and Orthopedic.