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kgb answers Â» Health & Body Â» Health & Fitness Â» how many disc are in your back? The human spine consists of 33 vertebrae, 23 discs, 31 pairs of nerves, and 140 muscles, as well as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. The discs act as a cushion between the vertebrae (the bony segments of the spine) and are comprised of protein, cartilage, and water.
The X-ray shows degenerated discs on the left before surgery. On the right is an X-ray of the discs after traditional spinal fusion surgery. The typical person with degenerative disc disease is active, otherwise healthy and in his or her 30s or 40s. Common symptoms of this condition include: Pain that is worse when sitting. While seated, the discs of the lower back have three times more load on them than when standing.