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will call you back within one business day. A healthy spine
supports the body while letting it move freely. It does this
with the help of three natural curves. Strong, flexible muscles
help, too. They support the spine by keeping its curves properly
aligned. The disks that cushion the bones of your spine also
play a role in back fitness. The spine is made of bones
(vertebrae) and pads of soft tissue (disks). These parts are
arranged in three curves: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. When
properly aligned, these curves keep your body balanced. They
also support your body when you move. By distributing your
weight throughout your spine, the curves make back injuries less
likely. Strong, flexible back muscles help support the three
curves of the spine. They do so by holding the vertebrae and
disks in proper alignment. Strong, flexible abdominal, hip, and
leg muscles also reduce strain on the back. The lumbar curve is
the hardest-working part of the spin