2020 Vertebrae X-ray 
Musculoskeletal Australia
APRIL 23, 2024
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. However, imaging (e.g.
Musculoskeletal Australia
APRIL 23, 2024
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.
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