Your spine functions as your body's central nervous system hub, with 31 pairs of spinal nerves controlling distinct regions from your head to your pelvis. Understanding how spinal health directly affects seemingly unrelated symptoms—from headaches to digestion—is essential for both prevention and targeted treatment. — Photo by Ivan S 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.
