spinal alignment
Vertebral column positioning
Spinal alignment refers to the positioning of the vertebrae in relation to each other and to the body's center of gravity.
Proper spinal alignment maintains the spine's natural curves—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—distributing weight efficiently and reducing strain.
Chiropractors and physical therapists assess spinal alignment to address back pain: The X-ray showed her spinal alignment was off.
The term also appears in posture discussions and ergonomic contexts.
- postureBody position, alignment
- stand tallMaintain dignity under pressure
- body mechanicsEfficient use of muscles
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- core strengthTorso muscular capacity
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- alignmentaligned, centered, justified, centering, justify
- balanceequilibrium, balancing, harmony, stability, symmetry
- postureposture, posture corrector, upright, slouch, slouching
- body mechanicsflexion, extension, abduction, adduction, posture
- medical examsphysical exam, annual physical, annual checkup, checkup, wellness visit
- posture in schoolssitting, standing, slouching, straight back, seated posture
spinal alignmentslouching
Poor postural alignment
hunching · bad posture · crooked spine · stooped posture · spinal deformity