Vertebrae are the33 individualbones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The vertebrae are numbered and divided into regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx (Fig. 2). Only the top 24 bones are moveable; the vertebrae of the sacrum and coccyx are fused. ...
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Paravertebral block: This injection is near the vertebrae (the bones of the spine). The location along the spine determines the region that is affected, such as the neck, chest, abdomen, hip, or leg. Brachial plexus block: An injection near the clavicle (collarbone) numbs the shoulder or ...
Back extension exercises improve the stability and strength of your erector spinae muscles. They also improve the range of motion of your lower back and can have a rehabilitative effect on people with poor lumbar or thoracic back posture. Back extensions help with exercises that require significant...