04/08/2026
Tip tuesday from your Chiropractor - Exercise to help your spine stay healthy! Movement helps nourish your spinal discs - Your intervertebral discs allow movement through your spine while absorbing shock and the pressure from gravity pushing us down to the earth. Exercise can help support disc health leading to better spine health. Running has the most significant links to improving disc health.
Did you know? Movement helps nourish your spinal discs.
The intervertebral discs (IVDs) play an important role in absorbing shock and allowing movement throughout the spine. Regular exercise and movement can help support disc health and spinal function.
Check out our infographic to learn more about the relationship between exercise and your intervertebral discs, and why staying active matters for spinal health.
For personalised advice on exercise and spinal health, speak to your CASA-registered chiropractor.
Find a CASA Chiropractor here: https://membership.chiropractic.co.za/public