Why it’s important to look after your spine. This video depicts the changes a normal spine goes through over a 20 to 40 year period when it doesn’t receive the appropriate care in a timely manner. Trauma – bumps, falls and even emotional trauma through chemical modulation – alters the integrity of the spine and therefore the nervous system. You’re only as old as your spine, so if you want a good quality life in the future, invest in your spine now.