Level 2 Award Safer Moving and Handling People (EPAH) | Page 13

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Poor posture is the surest way to damage any of the areas

Cartilage disks are
located between
each vertebra. It is
like a cushion,
which protects the
spinal column from
shock

As a separator, it allows
the spine to flex forward
and backwards. It further
permits limited movement
to the sides