Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get a Subluxation?
There are three basic causes of vertebral subluxation. Physical stresses on the spine and nervous system may include slips and falls, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive motion, sports, improper sleeping and posture. Chemical stress includes smoking, alcohol abuse, not drinking enough water, improper diet, or the overuse of drugs or medications. Finally, emotional stress is a major cause of subluxation due to its effect on the hormonal and muscular systems of the body. Regardless of the cause, these subluxations need to be detected and removed.
Can I tell if I have a subluxation?
Actually, you can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay, subluxations can be present long before any symptoms emerge. Only chiropractors have the specific training to detect subluxation. Using special techniques like x-ray, muscle testing, palpation and postural analysis, chiropractors can determine whether or not subluxations are present.
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is used to reposition the bones that are out of proper alignment, or subluxated. There are various techniques of adjusting the vertebrae. Depending on the patient's age, condition, and the doctor's training and experience, any of these techniques may be used. The purpose of the adjustments is to remove any interference to the nervous system, which improves nervous system function and overall health while allowing innate intelligence to flow freely. Adjustments are safe for all ages and are completely natural.
Do children need chiropractic care?
Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked for vertebral subluxation. Naturally, chiropractic adjustments are adapted for the child's spine. Many health complaints can be traced back to nerve interference occuring sometime during childhood. Having the spine checked throughout childhood could prevent health problems that emerge in adulthood. Parents often prefer chiropractic care for their children because of its safe, non-invasive nature.
There are three basic causes of vertebral subluxation. Physical stresses on the spine and nervous system may include slips and falls, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive motion, sports, improper sleeping and posture. Chemical stress includes smoking, alcohol abuse, not drinking enough water, improper diet, or the overuse of drugs or medications. Finally, emotional stress is a major cause of subluxation due to its effect on the hormonal and muscular systems of the body. Regardless of the cause, these subluxations need to be detected and removed.
Can I tell if I have a subluxation?
Actually, you can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay, subluxations can be present long before any symptoms emerge. Only chiropractors have the specific training to detect subluxation. Using special techniques like x-ray, muscle testing, palpation and postural analysis, chiropractors can determine whether or not subluxations are present.
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment is used to reposition the bones that are out of proper alignment, or subluxated. There are various techniques of adjusting the vertebrae. Depending on the patient's age, condition, and the doctor's training and experience, any of these techniques may be used. The purpose of the adjustments is to remove any interference to the nervous system, which improves nervous system function and overall health while allowing innate intelligence to flow freely. Adjustments are safe for all ages and are completely natural.
Do children need chiropractic care?
Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked for vertebral subluxation. Naturally, chiropractic adjustments are adapted for the child's spine. Many health complaints can be traced back to nerve interference occuring sometime during childhood. Having the spine checked throughout childhood could prevent health problems that emerge in adulthood. Parents often prefer chiropractic care for their children because of its safe, non-invasive nature.