Get to know your spine

There are three main purposes of the spinal column
1. To support the head
2. To protect the spinal cord
3. Attachment site for the muscles concerned with body movement

There are 5 sections of the spinal column
1. Cervical (Neck) consisting of 7 vertebrae
2. Thoracic (upper back) consisting of 12 vertebrae
3. Lumbar (low back) consisting of 5 vertebrae
4. Sacral (pelvic) consisting of 5 fused vertebrae
5. Coccygeal (tail bone) consisting of 4 fused vertebrae

The effects of nervous system dysfunction like headaches, fatigue, colds, heartburn, pain throughout the body, etc… are caused by misalignments of your vertebra. Regular chiropractic adjustments help to prevent the many common and serious effects of nervous system dysfunction.

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