The human form is designed by nature for a lifetime of walking upright on two legs, and our early primate ancestors adopted this form so that they could run and chase game across the plains of prehistoric Africa. This results in a skeleton featuring an S-shaped spine, long and hard leg bones, arched feet, and an upright pelvis. Standing upright like this makes running easier and provided early humanity with many advantages, though standing upright does take its toll on the body. Even today, many people suffer from chronic pain in their spine or lower back, their hips or knees, …
Physical Therapy for an Injured Spine or Back
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