Spinal cord

Many people of various ages struggle with posture issues and related back pain. Alignment issues can manifest themselves many different ways, from the mildly inconvenient to the debilitating.

How many bones are in the spine

Your spine (and the muscles that surround it) is at the root of all these problems.

Proper spinal curve and alignment are essential for a healthy back and optimal wellbeing. But before we explore what chiropractic treatment can do for you, you should know a bit about what a healthy spine looks like.

What is the Natural Shape of the Spine?

Looking at your spine from behind, it should appear straight up and down with no deviations.

Any small or large curves in your spine to the left or right from this angle may be investigated as potential Scoliosis.

From the side, your spine should make a gentle “S” shape. The spine has three main curves.

Human spine diagram

In what shape should your spine be maintained when lifting

What does a normal spine look like on x ray

Abnormal curvature of the spine

4 curves of the spine

Your neck and your lower back should have a slight concave curve (curved in toward the front of the body). These two parts of your spine are called the cervical spine and lumbar spine, respectively. Your upper back, known as the thoracic spine, should

how should your back look when lying down

how does your spine look like