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)
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.
