Drinking water helps to lubricate and protect your spinal cord. The cartilage that is found in your spinal cord is 80% made up of water. That’s why if you’re dehydrated, you could feel some pain in your joints. If your discs are dehydrated, it could lean your spine to deteriorate.It is recommended that you aim to drink 64 ounces of water a day. Make sure that when the weather is warmer or you’re working out you have to drink more water to keep yourself hydrated.