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Discs, often called intervertebral discs, lie in between each vertebra in your spine. They act as a cushioning device and have two parts, an inner semi fluid area and around that a strong outer collar. They act as shock absorbers when we run, jump, twist etc, preventing the vertebrae (which are bone) from rubbing against each other.

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