subject: Subluxation: Nature And Treatment [print this page] Subluxation is a term that is frequently heard in chiropractic therapy, but what exactly is it? To clarify, a vertebral subluxation is a vertebra that is out of its normal range of motion. Since it is not in its proper alignment, the subluxation causes interference to the nervous system and disrupts its proper function.
Subluxation can lead to adverse health problems if it is ignored for long periods of time since they interfere with a major pathway of the nervous system, the spinal cord. The first sign of subluxation is often chronic pain, but subluxations are also often present without any pain and will remain relatively hidden for several years until the pain is felt.
A subluxation can greatly injure the nervous system of an individual and cause illnesses in the organs that the affected nerves interact with. Different conditions ranging from asthma to constipation can stem from the dysfunction of the nervous system due to vertebral subluxation. It is greatly recommended that a person undergo an annual full spinal exam by a chiropractic doctor, commencing in early childhood at about the age of nine. This annual spinal exam is a great means of preventing health issues associated with vertebral subluxation.
Vertebral subluxation can cause back pain, which is extremely discomforting. Back pain is said to be a very expensive condition, as it has an effect on the working performance of a person and therefore also impacts the economy. Pain pills are mostly a temporary therapy, but back pain almost always returns on a regular basis.
Minor back pain can result in debilitating paralyzing episodes and may lead to nerve compression and immobility. There is no single therapy and pill to eliminate back pain and guarantee a constant guard against its recurrence. The only way to make sure that back pain is reduced is to restore the flexibility and balance of the spinal region.
Too often, back pain is caused by improper posture during different stages of activity of the body, from sleep to work. The loss of flexibility in the spine is associated with degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal decay, and almost every other illness associated with back pain. Proper spinal posture and restoration of the flexibility of the spine will minimize the incidence of back pain and restore comfort to the person. Flexibility will lead to cartilage not decaying and nerves, veins, and organs not being compressed. A flexible spinal column will result in reduced pain and will be more resilient against future injury and degeneration.
by: Philip Vincent
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