- The average spine has over 120 muscles, 220 ligaments, 100 joints, and we are born with 33 vertebrae
- Car accidents are the leading cause of spinal injuries. 47% of spinal injuries are caused because of a motor vehicle accident.
- 8 out of 10 Americans are affected by back pain at some point in their life. If you need help with back pain don’t forget to contact Axis Spine & Orthopedics.
- Smoking affects the spine and increases pain. Smoking decreases your blood flow and therefore reduces bone strength and causes healing delays.
- Lastly, did you know that humans and giraffes have the same number of cervical vertebrae in our neck.
Sources: https://southfloridabackspineandscoliosis.com/13-surprising-facts-you-didnt-know-about-your-spine/