Spine And Back Problems

Question 1

What is the structure of the spine?

Answer 1

24 vertebrae: 7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar

Sacrum 5 vertebrae fused together

Question 2

What are the 2 major components of the intervertebral discs?

Answer 2

Annulus fibrosus- outer layer

Nucleus - center

Question 3

What is the motion of the disc?

Answer 3

Moves in opposite direction of movement

Question 4

What is a degenerative disc disease? And what causes it?

Answer 4

Iv discs are no longer plump and cushy

Due to annulus fibrosus is damaged, nucleus pulposus retains less water

Question 5

What is a bulging discs?

Answer 5

Discs starts to press ob the nerve root/ compression of the nerve foot

Question 6

What is herniated discs?

Answer 6

Nucleus pulposus pushes out of annulus fibrosus

Due to age related degeneration or sudden compression

Question 7

What is spinal stenosis?

Answer 7

Narrowing of spinal canal die to congenital stenosis, spinal degeneration, spinal instability, disc herniation

Question 8

What are the mechanisms of back injury?

Answer 8

Laziness
Repetitive bending
Tight muscles

Question 9

What are ways to reduce risk of injury?

Answer 9

Proper lifting techniques

Minimize bending