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Spine Education

Patient Spine Guide

Learn
About
The Spine

The spine is divided into five main sections that affect movement, posture, nerve communication, and whole-body health.

Identify

5 spinal sections

Connect

Nerves and motion

Learn

Role of each region

Support

Better spinal health

Realistic 3D graphic of the human spine showing cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx regions
CervicalC1-C7
T1-T12Thoracic
LumbarL1-L5
S1-S5Sacrum
CoccyxCO

Spine Region
Map

Click each spinal section below to learn the role it plays in your overall health.

5 Areas
C1-C7

Cervical

Neck motion, headaches, shoulder tension

T1-T12

Thoracic

Rib motion, posture, breathing mechanics

L1-L5

Lumbar

Low back support, hips, leg referral patterns

S1-S5

Sacrum

Pelvic balance and lower body load

CO

Coccyx

Base support and seated comfort

Clinical Context

Misalignment can create symptoms away from the spine, so education starts with the full structure.

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