Announcement: The Spine as Neural Gateway: How Spinal Health Affects Whole-Body Function

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Illustration of spinal cord and segmental nerve distribution from cervical to sacral regions
The spine functions as the body's primary neural highway, with 31 pairs of segmental nerves regulating every organ system. Compression or irritation of these nerves can produce widespread dysfunction far distant from the spine itself, emphasizing the importance of spinal health for overall systemic function. — Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels (Pexels License)
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Your spine isn't just a backbone—it's your body's "wiring harness." 31 pairs of spinal nerves control movement, breathing, digestion, organs, and sensation. When a nerve is compressed, dysfunction appears far from the spine itself. Protect your spine to protect every system that depends on it.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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