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Spine Education

Learn About The Spine

The spine is divided into 5 main sections that have a major impact on all areas of the body.

  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar
  • Sacrum
  • Coccyx

Within each spinal section, there are individual vertebrae that align down the backbone.

When these become misaligned, you can experience symptoms in other places of the body. Sometimes these symptoms are intense and immediate, while other times you may not even notice it.

Spinal health is extremely important for the overall health of the body.

Click on each of the spinal sections below to learn about the role your spine plays in your overall health.

Colour model of the human spine showing the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx sections
Cervical vertebrae, labelled

Cervical

Vertebrae: C1 – C7

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Headaches, Migraines
  • Dizziness
  • Stiff Neck
  • Pain / Numbness / Tingling / Stiffness – fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm, shoulder, chest
Thoracic vertebrae, labelled

Thoracic

Vertebrae: T1 – T12

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Mid-back Pain
Lumbar vertebrae, labelled

Lumbar

Vertebrae: L1 – L5

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Pain / Numbness / Tingling / Stiffness – ankle, calf, foot, knee, legs, lower back
Sacrum vertebrae, labelled

Sacrum

Vertebrae: Sacrum

Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pain / Numbness / Tingling / Stiffness – buttocks, hip, legs
Coccyx vertebrae, labelled

Coccyx

Vertebrae: Coccyx
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