What is a subluxation, and how can it affect your health? 
situation affects the normal spread of nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
Chiropractic is the only profession dedicated to the proper identification and correction of spinal subluxations. The chiropractic adjustment is the main tool used for subluxation correction. Whether by hand, or with the use of a
mechanical adjusting tool, your chiropractor applies a specific force to the affected vertebra to restore natural position of your bones and movement of your joints.
Why is alignment of your spine so important? First and foremost, it provides stability for your skeletal structure. Without it, you would resemble a jellyfish! Spinal structure and alignment lends balance and flexibility to your frame.
Secondly, contained within the spine is the spinal cord. It's a collection of nerve fibers and cells connecting the brain and the rest of the body. The nervous system is a fast-acting communication network. It monitors and regulates all other vital systems of the body - such as the circulatory system, immune system, muscular system and digestive system. Improper coordination or regulation of any one of these physiological systems can lead to health problems.
How does a subluxation cause disease? The spine contains 33 vertebrae (including those that comprise the sacrum and coccyx) and each is positioned to allow for the safe passage of nerve tissue. Between every vertebra, nerve roots branch off the spinal cord and exit the spine to become peripheral nerves. These nerves then travel throughout the body to connect to the various organs, tissues and other bodily systems.
Studies have shown that very little pressure or irritation is required to cause a significant impairment to the nerve that is connected to the root. Given the nerve roots close proximity to the spinal facet joints and the intervertebral discs, even small amounts of compression or inflammation caused by joint misalignment or damage may produce disease in these local tissues.
Next time, we’ll go over The Four Phases of
Subluxation Degeneration.
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