Spine surgery becomes a necessity when certain conditions affect the backbone. The causes could be herniated discs, spinal stenosis, fractures, dislocated discs, scoliosis, tumours or neurological deficits.

No individual likes it when they cannot do their daily life activities. Recuperating from spine surgery is a difficult phase for the patient and their family. As the spine plays a vital role in the human body, this phase is wrought with anxiety, stress and fear of uncertainty. 

An individual’s spine is also called a vertebral column or backbone. It serves 10 essential functions in the human body.

• It provides support and structure to the entire body, allowing proper movement and an upright posture.

• It protects the spinal cord, which sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body.

• The spine’s construction allows the highest range of motion and movement to the body.

• It distributes the weight of the body evenly and absorbs impact during movement.

• All muscles and ligaments are attached to the spine, facilitating movement and stabilising the body. They work together with the spine to control and coordinate activities.

• The vertebral discs between the vertebrae absorb impact and shock to the spine during activities.

• The spine helps the body keep proper posture throughout

• The vertebrae in the thoracic spine produce blood cells in their bone marrow.

• The nerves branching out from the spine help the body communicate with the brain.
• The spine coordinates voluntary and involuntary movements of the body.