Compressive forces end up being shared by multiple structures so that no single tissue risks injury, but to work together in this way, all the tissue need to be healthy and stay that way. Injured clients and clients looking to prevent degeneration of the spine unit need to be properly educated about the role of water, pure water and intra and extracellular water, dehydration and stress with respect to the connective tissue, how and when to use the ELDOA exercises, in addition to the use of other exercises or exercise modalities to have longevity of this vital motion segment.