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You have more than 200 bones in your body. Whenever
two bones come together at a joint, there can be movement.
Since joints in your spine are so close to your spinal
cord and nerve roots, too much or too little joint motion
can have serious effects.
If spinal bones get "stuck" and don't move
right, they can irritate or chafe delicate nerves. If
a joint moves too much, spinal bones can press against
adjacent nerve tissue. This can interfere with the vital
"life force" transmitted over your nervous
system that helps keep your brain in touch with your
body.
The result is the vertebral subluxation complex, or
more simply, a subluxation.
More than bones and nerves are involved. Muscles can
become too tight or too weak. Discs, ligaments and other
connective tissues can become inflamed. Bone spurs and
arthritic degeneration can set in.
Subluxations are serious!
However, the most important aspect of a subluxation
is its affect on your nervous system. Compromising the
way your nervous system controls and regulates your
body can have grave consequences. Distorted communications
between your brain and your body can cause all kinds
of health problems beyond just headaches and backaches.
Your chiropractic doctor is the only licensed health
care professional dedicated to the detection, reduction
and prevention of spinal subluxations. You're in good
hands!
How do you get subluxations?
There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical
causes include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive
motions and improper lifting. Stress, anger and fear
are examples of emotional causes of subluxations. Alcohol,
drugs, pollution and poor diet can be chemical causes
of subluxations.
How do I know if I have a subluxation?
You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like
tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before
any warning signs appear. The results of a thorough
examination can show the location and severity of any
subluxations you may have.
Can subluxations clear up on their own?
Sometimes. Today's hectic lifestyles are a constant
source of subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have
the ability to self-correct many of these minor problems
as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When
subluxations don't resolve, you need a chiropractic
doctor!
Can children get subluxations?
Your first subluxation probably occurred from the birth
process. Even "modern" childbirth methods
can put tremendous pressure on an infant's spine. Poor
appetite, unexplained crying and sleeplessness can be
signs of spinal subluxations.
Photo: Birth process
Caption: Since the birth process can be a common cause,
wise parents have their newborns checked for subluxations.
Photo: Woman in car using cell phone
Caption: Like a cell phone that disconnects, a subluxation
causes your brain and your body to lose vital communications.
Photo: Car accident with air bag inflation
Caption: Subluxations can be caused by physical trauma,
chemical toxins, or emotional stress.
Photo: Marionette puppet
Caption: Like a puppeteer, your nervous system controls
every cell and tissue. A disruption of nerve impulses
can have serious consequences!
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Chiropractic is a team approach to better health. As
you enjoy results, tell those you love. Explain how
millions enjoy relief and better health by restoring
the integrity of their spine and nervous system with
safe and natural chiropractic care.
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