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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. She was named the 2020 American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Chiropractor of the Year and the 2023 International Federation of Sports Chiropractic Educator of the Year.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Another fascinating study, this one conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, revealed the following eye-opening back pain statistics: In 2020, 619 million people suffered from lower back pain globally. By 2050, the research projects a 36.4%

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2020 national survey from people with back pain. The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. What should I know about back pain?

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.