Chiropractors White Plains

80 percent of all back problems based on statistics can be prevented because 80 percent of these back problems can be tracked back to muscle strain, poor back usage habits, and degenerative disc disease that has not be treated.

So, why do these injuries occur? Well first we should understand the components of the spine. It is made up of 24 moveable small bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are stacked up on top of each other like small blocks and between each one of the vertebrae are gel like discs, which act like shock absorbers.

Connecting the spinal bones, holding them in their proper place are rubber bands called ligaments. Muscles are also connected to the spinal bones by way of tendons. As your muscles activate, they are responsible for moving the spinal bones, which in turn moves your lower and upper body.  Read more... (541 words, estimated 2:10 mins reading time)