Anatomy
There are a lot of pain questions
that have an anatomical answer.
Each tissue component has a biomechanical role that is necessary for the spine to do its job. Housing the nervous system, maintaining an upright posture, and bending all directions are the three major jobs of the spine. Any loss of tissue integrity results in compensation that stresses and frictions other tissue components. This loss of action with reaction results in pain and inflammation.
The spine is a uniquely designed structure. It's more than just a stack of bones with knobs and holes. The spine is constructed of multiple tissue components.
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