The Structure of the Spine: An Overview

The human spine is remarkable, combining strength and flexibility in a structure that is central to every move we make. From supporting the body's weight to enabling a wide range of movements, the spine plays a crucial role in our daily lives. By delving into the anatomy of the spine, understanding its function, and discovering knowledge of this vital structure we can learn how to better maintain back health.

Understanding how the back works

The human back is a marvel of natural engineering, enabling a wide range of movements while supporting the body's structure. It's a complex interplay of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, all working together to provide both stability and flexibility. In this post, we'll delve into the anatomy of the back, its movement mechanisms, and how you can assess your back's health for a personalized wellness program with Healactively.

Why women are more prone to back pain than men

Although back pain is a common ailment affecting millions of people worldwide, women are statistically more prone to experiencing back pain than men. Understanding the factors influencing this can help women understand why back pain may be more prevalent or distinct in nature for them and highlight the importance of tailored approaches to back wellness focused specifically on requirements for females.

Debunking the myth of 'unspecified back pain'

Back pain stands as a prevalent issue worldwide, often leading to significant discomfort and disability, even significant loss in quality of life. Among its classifications, 'unspecified back pain' or non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) emerges as a particularly ambiguous term. And according to the European Pain Federation at least 90% of back pain is diagnosed as ‘low back pain, unspecified’. Here we draw on insights from research conducted by the University of Zurich and published in European Journal of Pain, to shed light on what 'unspecified back pain' truly means, why the term may be misleading, and how understanding it better can enhance patient care and outcomes.