Your spine is more than a stack of bones—it is a highly intelligent, highly sensitive neuromechanical system. Every joint in your spine contains specialized receptors that constantly communicate with your brain, helping control posture, balance, muscle coordination, movement, and stability. This communication system is called proprioception, often described as the body’s “sixth sense.” It tells your brain where your body is in space and how it is moving at all times. When the spine is healthy, proprioceptive signals flow freely, creating smooth, coordinated, powerful movement. When the spine loses proper motion—due to ...



























