Back Pain

Physiology of the Lumbar Spine

The spinal column is an extremely vital part of the human body as it helps to support the trunk of the body and allows for various movements of the head, neck and torso.

Just like how the entire weight of a building is supported by the bottom-most pillars, the lower region of the spine largely carries our body’s weight. The spine’s lower region is collectively called the Lumbar Spine. Lumbar is derived from the Latin word Lumbus which means “lion”. Evidently, the lower spine has been built for both power and flexibility – for us to lift, twist and bend.

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