"Let your backbone slide"

Twenty years ago, when I was learning how to dance (not very well) to hip-hop at junior high school dances, one of the big hits on the radio was "Let your backbone slide" by Maestro Fresh Wes. In recent years, Canadian Wes Williams has been acting. His latest role is in a Toronto-filmed show, "The Line".

When I read about Maestro celebrating the 20th anniversary of his hit song, I felt compelled to post this story to the Bend Blog. Why? Well, naturally, I echo his hip-hop sentiments: "Let your backbone slide". Well, maybe not "slide", but it should definitely move with ease.

Our backbone, aka: spinal column or spine, is comprised of individual bones, called vertebrae. Each vertebra connects with its neighbouring vertebra via spinal joints. These joints are just like most joints in our body. They are designed to move through their entire range of motion to allow for our bodies to move with ease. However, due to everyday stresses, like work, emotional stress, repetitive strains, etc., our spinal joints tend to get stuck. With each joint that gets stuck, our spinal column begins to lose its range of motion. We often don't notice this loss of motion until several segments become affected. A loss of range of motion, or neck or back pain is often the result. How do we avoid this? Visit me, or your chiropractor to ensure your spinal joints are healthy and mobile.

In the words of Maestro Fresh Wes: "Let your backbone slide" !