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What is a Subluxation ?
(pronounced sub-luck-say-shun)
Subluxations are problem areas of your spine that affect your entire nerve
system. In these problem areas the spinal bones are misaligned or have lost
their normal range of movement. This irritates or puts pressure on local
nerves which interferes with the communication between your brain and body
(and vice versa).
How do Subluxations Happen?
The stresses and strains of everyday living such as housework, gardening,
desk work, lifting, or even sleeping on the couch, can cause spinal
problems. So can falls, accidents (especially car accidents), sports
activities and injuries. In children, subluxations may occur during the
birth process, while they learn to walk and play, and from everyday
childhood activities.
What are Some Warning Signs of Subluxations?
Symptoms such as headaches, back pain, neck stiffness, pain in your
shoulders, arms or legs, numbness in your hands or feet, are
the most common signs of subluxations. But like a tooth cavity, most people
will have a subluxation long before they notice any symptoms.
How are Subluxations Corrected?
Your chiropractor will reduce and correct subluxations with highly skilled
adjustments to your spine. If the subluxations have been present a short
time, you may need only a few adjustments. However, long-term, chronic
subluxations will require more frequent adjustments to retrain the problem
areas of the spine to hold the vertebrae in their normal, healthy positions.
As subluxations are corrected, your nerve system starts to function properly
again and your body heals itself.
How can I Avoid Subluxations?
If you want to keep subluxations from recurring, or new ones from
developing, it's best to have periodic adjustments. Combined with a sensible
diet and moderate exercise, chiropractic care can help you enjoy the best of
health for the rest of your life. Seeing a chiropractor should go with
everyone's job!
Subluxations prevent you from enjoying
the best of health. Only a chiropractor
is trained to correct them. |