Frequently Asked Questions

What is a subluxation?
What does a subluxation do to me?
How does a Chiropractor deal with subluxations?
What if subluxations remain untreated?
What are the potential long-term effects of untreated subluxations?

What is a subluxation?

Simply put, a subluxation (also known as a vertebral subluxation) is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that exit between each of the bones in your spine. Spinal nerves are the nerves that exit between each of the bones in your spine. Pressure on these nerves creates irritation and interferes with the signals travelling within these nerves interrupting optimal communication to other health systems.

What does a subluxation do to me?

Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If the signals traveling within your nerves are interfered with, your body will not get the optimal expression of nerve signals necessary for 100 percent function of their innate ability. In other words, some part of your body will be working less efficiently.

How does a Chiropractor deal with subluxations?

It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations, and reduce or correct them. This is done through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts on correcting subluxations.

Chiropractors have known about the dangers of subluxations for over one hundred years. Today, more scientific evidence is showing the dangers of subluxations and the health benefits of correcting them. To be truly healthy, it is vital that your nervous system be functioning free of interference from subluxations. Our goal is to allow your body to return itself to the highest level of health possible by correcting Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). Chiropractors are the ONLY health professionals trained in the detection, location, and correction of the VSC.

What if subluxations remain untreated?

A subluxation causes nerve interference in some portion of the body. The subluxation causes changes to the structure as well as the nerves. Over time, and left untreated, these changes get progressively worse and take the form of ongoing degeneration known as “subluxation degeneration.” It is a process similar the one the body uses to mend a broken bone. The body attempts to fuse the adjacent spinal bones together. This involves the body depositing calcium on the surface of adjacent bones that are not moving properly. When subluxations occur and are left uncorrected, ongoing relentless changes occur that result in damage to the structure and function of the spine along with nerve damage and the resulting problems caused from improper nerve supply.

What are the potential long-term effects of untreated subluxations?

Untreated subluxations that progress to subluxation degeneration are usually indicated by the misalignment and malfunction of the spine. Normal spinal motion, curves, and disc spacing are altered. If left uncorrected, the degeneration continues and there may be a loss of normal spine curve; disc, joint, muscle, and some nerve damage; posture is distorted; height may diminish; degeneration of the cartilage and bone; bone fusion, constant pain, and discomfort; reduced or loss of mobility; inability to turn, bend and twist; physical weakness and mental fatigue.