What is a subluxation complex?
A subluxation complex is the dis-relationship of two or more spinal vertebrae causing one or more of the following: – Nerve irritation – Nerve encroachment (putting pressure where the nerve exits the spine) – Swelling of the joint spaces between the vertebrae – Muscle tightness or spasm of the surrounding area – Abnormal pressure or pulling on muscles, tendons and ligaments – Twisting, tilting or tearing of the intervetebral disc – Tearing of the supportive ligaments causing too much motion – Compressions of the joint space allowing too little motion Sometimes this complex can be very severe (such as after an injury) and sometimes it can be long term (such as in arthritic conditions). In most instances, a subluxation complex will cause pain.
A subluxation is a slight dislocation or biomechanical malfunctioning of the vertebrae (bones of the spine) Subluxation can irritate nerve roots and blood vessels which branch off from the spinal cord between each vertebrae. This irritation can cause pain and dysfunction in muscle, lymphatic and organ tissue as well as imbalance in the normal body process.
A subluxation complex is the dis-relationship of two or more spinal vertebrae causing one or more of the following: Nerve irritation Nerve encroachment (putting pressure where the nerve exits the spine) Swelling of the joint spaces between the vertebrae Muscle tightness or spasm of the surrounding area Abnormal pressure or pulling on muscles, tendons and ligaments Twisting, tilting or tearing of the intervertebral disc Tearing of the supportive ligaments causing too much motion Compressions of the joint space allowing too little motion Sometimes this complex can be very severe (such as after an injury) and sometimes it can be long term (such as in arthritic conditions). In most instances, a subluxation complex will cause pain.
A subluxation complex is the dis-relationship of two or more spinal vertebrae causing one or more of the following : • Nerve irritation • Nerve encroachment (putting pressure where the nerve exits the spine) • Swelling of the joint spaces between the vertebrae • Muscle tightness or spasm of the surrounding area • Abnormal pressure or pulling on muscles, tendons and ligaments • Twisting, tilting or tearing of the intervetebral disc • Tearing of the supportive ligaments causing too much motion • Compression of the joint space allowing too little motion Sometimes this complex can be very severe (such as after an injury) and sometimes it can be long term (such as in arthritic conditions). In most instances, a subluxation complex will cause pain.
