Chiropractor in Redondo Beach CA Explains Spinal Anatomy

Problems affecting the back have consequences for the entire body. At Catalina Chiropractic Center our goal is to help patients restore their bodies to the optimal condition for self-healing in Redondo Beach CA. In order for that to happen, patients should have a solid understanding of how their spinal columns work and what issues they may face.

How Does the Spine affect your health in Redondo Beach CA?

The spinal column is comprised of bones called vertebrae, most of which are connected by joints and spongy discs. At the top are the atlas and axis vertebrae, which do not have a disc between them, and five other vertebrae which form the cervical or neck bones. Below them are twelve thoracic vertebrae, which make up the back of the rib cage. The seven lumbar vertebrae are below them in the column and are the ones most often affected by lower back pain. The vertebrae below the lumbar region are fused together into two structures: the sacrum and the coccyx. The coccyx is also called the tailbone.

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves which runs from the brain through the canal formed by bony protrusions in back of the vertebrae. Nerves to the rest of the body branch off from it, which is why a compression in the spine has consequences elsewhere in the body. Back pain can also be due to injuries to the discs and joint cartilage cushioning the vertebrae.

The Catalina Chiropractic Center is located at 1919 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or give us a call at (310) 378-7246.