What are subluxations?
A subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the twenty-four vertebrae. Subluxations can interfere with your nervous system, which inhibits the body’s ability to heal itself and function at its optimum level. A subluxation is a restriction around joints that the body is unable to overcome itself. Such barriers are muscle spasm, swelling, scar tissue and pain.
A subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the twenty-four vertebrae (spinal bones). Subluxations can interfere with your nervous system, which impairs your body’s ability to heal itself and function at its optimum level. 3. What’s the difference between a chiropractic doctor and a medical doctor? Chiropractors have a minimum of six years of training after high school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic; at least two of those years are in pre-chiropractic studies at a college or university. The Doctor of Chiropractic studies the same basic sciences as physicians, and must pass the same State Board of Examiners’ basic sciences examination that other doctors, including MDs, are required to pass. The chiropractor attends a college of chiropractic for four years, including two years as an intern at an outpatient clinic where he or she gets practical experience in a clinical and academic setting.
“What are subluxations?” – Subluxations are problem areas of the spine that affect your entire nervous 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 can initially occur during the birth process, learning to walk, in 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, arems or legs, numbness in your hands or feet, or nervousness are the most common signs of subluxations. But like a tooth c
