Do Back Problems In Humans Prove Evolution From Animals?
Four-legged animals have at least as many back problems as humans. Think of the race horse with back-related lameness, or the Dachshund with a slipped disk. Any veterinarian will tell of the multitude of pets and livestock who had to be “put down” because of back problems. In the wild, animals fare no better. The thought of humans reverting to all fours is laughable. It wouldn’t last more than a few hours. Even those few unfortunate babies reportedly raised by animals adopted erect posture without any human models. This is the way God designed us and the way we function best. Furthermore, there are significant structural differences between the two back styles. The “s” curve in our back is essential for erect posture, it holds our head upright, and transfers the body’s weight to the lower back and hip, which is much more robust to accommodate the load. The connecting shoulder and pelvic girdles are likewise well designed, as are the muscles which facilitate lifting heavy weights or thr
