The human skeleton is unique in the animal kingdom, as the human form has been naturally adapted for a lifetime of upright walking. This gave our ancestors an advantage when hunting, and it reflects in the modern skeleton’s S-shaped spine, long leg bones, arched feet, and upright pelvis. But this skeletal form also takes its toll on the body over time, since a person’s spine is fighting gravity for decades. Not only can this cause hip, knee, and ankle issues, but it can cause chronic back pain and lower back issues. Even today, millions of people around the world contend …
Common Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
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