Your Inner Fish

Your Aching Back: A Gift from Your Ancient Ancestors

Clip: Episode 3 | 2m 52s

The shape of our backs keeps us balanced when we walk on two legs, but it comes at a cost. Anatomist Bruce Latimer shows how our transition to being exclusively bipedal has led to many common back ailments.

Aired: 04/09/14

Rating: NR

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