Subluxations
What it is:
A subluxation occurs when one or more vertebrae in your spine become “misaligned” or “stuck.” Some subluxations are caused by an injury. However, a subluxation can also be caused by simple, everyday activities, like sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Subluxations can have many negative impacts on your body. For example, a subluxation can:
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Interfere with the ability of the spinal cord and nerves to deliver the brain’s messages to the body |
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Jumpstart the disc degeneration process |
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Accelerate the progression of arthritis |
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Strain muscles |
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Sprain ligaments |
This is why it is so important to be checked regularly for subluxations, and receive treatment whenever a subluxation occurs.
Where it occurs:
Subluxations can appear in the:
The Symptoms:
Patients with a subluxation may experience symptoms including:
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Pain |
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Decreased mobility |
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Decreased body function |
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Headaches |
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Stiffness |
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Numbness |
What are my treatment options?
Treatment options for a subluxation include chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, DRS treatment and MCU therapy. Talk to your doctor about the best subluxation treatment for you.
