Movement in your spine is primarily focused in two main areas: the neck (cervical spine) and the lower back (lumbar spine).

Where Most Movement Happens

  • The cervical spine (your neck) is built for a lot of motion, allowing you to turn, nod, and tilt your head in many directions.
  • The lumbar spine (your lower back) allows significant bending and extension to help you lift, twist, and move your trunk during everyday activities.

Why These Two Areas Move Most

  • The thoracic spine (mid-back) is attached to the rib cage, which makes it more stable and less mobile than the neck and lower back.
  • The sacrum and coccyx at the base of the spine are fused bones and do not move much, so motion is concentrated above them, especially in the lumbar region.

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