This is why you should have a spine scan every year

National Council for Persons with Disabilities Chairman Dr David Ole Sankok receiving a spinal check from Physiotherapist Eunice Kabamas up at the Ole Sankale School for the disabled during a medical camp organized by the council. PHOTOS: ROBERT KIPLAGAT.

NAIROBI: When was the last time you had your spinal cord checked? According to specialists, you should attend a check-up at least once a year to detect spine defects that can cause paralysis.

The Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Health Centre has said that Kenyans rarely take time to have their spines checked untill they are in pain.