While the entire spine system, including the neck, possesses natural curves from the base of the skull to the sacrum -- or the tail bone -- it is not uncommon for people to progressively lose this curvature as they age. Because of this, some...
According to Dr. Adalbert I. Kapandji, an orthopedic surgeon and the author of "Physiology of the Joints, Volume Three," for every inch your head is craned forward, 10 lbs. of effective weight is added. The additional force on your upper back and...
The neck is considered one of the five parts of the spine. It is referred to as the cervical spine and consists of seven vertebrae, which begin at the base of the skull to the top of the thoracic spine. All of the vertebrae in the spine have...
The thoracic spine is the mid-portion of your back and extends from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. It is made up of 12 thoracic vertebrae, which are separated by soft spongy discs that aid in shock absorption. The thoracic...
A straight spine is not a healthy spine, nor should a spine have exaggerated curves. A healthy spine flows softly through mild lordosis and kyphosis curves, meaning forward and backward curves. A healthy cervical spine, or neck, forms a gentle...
