Vertebral subluxation and Stress
You often hear the expression "vertebral subluxation" in our practice – but do you really know what it means? More important - do you know what causes it?
Vertebral subluxation occurs when one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae) lose their proper position and compromise the function of nearby spinal nerves and soft tissues. This pressure causes the nerves to lose their ability to work properly and affects the parts of the body that they control. Bottom line - your body cannot fully function because the affected nerves cannot send (or receive) signals from the brain and carry them to the affected body part.
What causes vertebral subluxation? There are a variety of physical, chemical and emotional stresses. Some physical stressors include:
- Birth process
- Injury from a fall
- Poor posture
- Lifting heavy objects
- Improper rest
- Shoveling or raking
- Extreme sports
- Car accidents
- Obesity
- Inherited spinal condition
Chiropractors are specifically trained to locate and reduce vertebral subluxation. We do this by delivering specific spinal adjustments that help your body restore proper spinal biomechanics and “right” itself.
Regular chiropractic care helps maintain the integrity of your spine and nervous system, and allows us the opportunity to reduce vertebral subluxation and make sure your body can perform the way it was designed.
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