– There are three natural curvatures (curvatures) in the neck, back and waist regions of the spine.
– Thanks to these curvatures, our spine minimizes the amount of load on it and can move flexibly.
– Protects the spine, spinal cord and nerves; It allows our body to move.
– The vertebrae rest on each other with pads we call “disc”.
– Discs are actually jelly-like shock absorbers that prevent the vertebrae from rubbing against each other.
-Each disc consists of two parts: outer part, soft and jelly-like inner part, woven with firm fibers.
– Robust outer part protects the soft and jelly-like interior and ensures flexible movement.
-The spine is supported by ligaments and muscles apart from these formations. Ligaments are tough bands that hold the discs and vertebrae in place.
– Muscles control movement, support the spine and provide stability.
-The spinal cord is responsible for carrying the orders given by our brain to other parts of our body.
– The spinal cord ends in the upper lumbar region and gives nerve branches to the leg muscles, urinary bladder and genitals. These nerves provide movement, sensation, urination, defecation, and sexual function of the leg.
