The Human Spine and Back Anatomy
In Western society we are often taught that the human spine is weak or vulnerable and that we should be very careful not to injure it.
In fact when you look closely at the spine you can see how tough it is and how well designed it is to do its job.The spine is an amazingly strong and clever structure.
I meet many people with back pain who don't really know what their back anatomy actually looks like, I normally show them a model and explain it to them. Very often they feel better when they can see the different parts that make up the spine.
I'm going to try and do the same thing here as its important to understand your back anatomy before thinking about what is causing your lower back pain.
By the way , the lower part of your back is also called the lumbar spine.
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This is an overview of the spine and your spinal anatomy which tells you about all the major parts of your back |
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Get a closer look at the vertebra, the solid, building blocks of the human spine. |
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This is all about spinal discs and why I think they are so misunderstood and have got such a poor reputation. |
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One of the main functions of the spine is to protect the spinal cord. This section tells you all about this vital structure |
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An illustrated review of spinal cord anatomy and its importance in lower back pain. |
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All about your abdominal and back musclesincluding the core stabilising muscles. |
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Transversus Abdominis and its role in the treatment of lower back pain |
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Lordosis is a term used to describe the curve in your lower back - it is not a disease or condition. This section explains the medical terms used commonly to describe lower back postures. |
Lower Back Pain Toolkit Home Page
02-Aug-2010
