Spinal subluxation is a condition in which one or more vertebrae of the spine are out of alignment. This places pressure on the spinal nerve and affects the normal transmission of nerve impulses. The function and healing process of vital parts of the body is often affected.

Subluxations are caused by any stress (physical, mental or chemical) the person can not adapt to. In the early stages, subluxations affect only the muscles, ligaments or sometimes nerves. Although extreme pain has been observed in some cases, it is more often noticed as a discomfort, or not at all. If the condition is allowed to go untreated, the body will attempt to help support the subluxed vertebra, but may disform instead. As the muscles become more rigid, the disc starts to degenerate and become arthritic. Over a period of time, the area becomes calcified, and the vertebrae will actually being to change shape. The longer the condition is allowed to go untreated, the less chance there is for recovery. What began as a minor problem or discomfort may lead to total destruction of the joint and irreversible damage to the nerve.


The purpose of the chiropractic adjustment is to return the subluxed vertebrae to as normal of a positon as possible. This will in turn remove pressure off the nerve and restore nerve function to the affected area. It detected early, a subluxation may respond well to chiropractic care with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery.
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