Subluxation is a term that has been used for hundreds of years by the Chiropractic professionals. When a Chiropractor refers to this term they are speaking of a vertebrae or joint that is out of it's normal alignment. When this occurs it causes impingement on the nerve (Pinched nerve) causing the joint, the ligaments and organs that nerve controls to malfunction. The body then responds by tightening up the muscles that protect this joint while your body tries to restore normal motion in the joint. When the Subluxation is not removed over time irritation in the nervous system sets in and the problem continues to worsen. Without proper motion in the joint, degeneration or arthritic conditions begin. This starts the arthritc or degenerative condition process.
Subluxation can and often do begin near or at birth. The birthing process is a beautful event however, it is not easy. Both on the mother nor child. Because of the accumulative micro traumas our body experiences every day. It can be something as simple as missing a step to more severe cases such as a car accident or head injury. The world we live in today is full of activities that our body is not always prepared or designed to do day to day. Thus resulting in subluxations athat can cause many of our aches, pains and dysfunctions.
Chiropractic manipulation both manual and instrument assisted are specific techniques that properly trained Doctors of Chiropractic use to restore normal function in the joints, reduce pinched nerves and restore body function.