Introducing the Spinal Hygiene Snippets

We usually think about our spine when something hurts.

But your spine—and the nervous system it protects—deserves attention every day, not just when there is a problem.

Spinal hygiene is about the simple things we can do regularly to support healthy movement, function and resilience.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing short Spinal Hygiene Snippets here, each exploring one simple idea that can help you better understand your spine and take an active role in looking after it.

No complicated jargon. No long lectures. Just practical information that you can understand, remember and use in everyday life.

Because just like brushing your teeth, looking after your spine works best when it becomes a habit—not something you only think about when something goes wrong.

Let's start with a question that might change the way you think about your spine:

Is pain really a good measure of health?