When a vertebrae becomes misaligned or moves out of its normal position,
this is referred to in the chiropractic profession as a subluxation.
Subluxations can be caused by a wide range of issues ranging from a minor
slip or bump to a car accident or any sudden trauma. When a vertebrae is
subluxated, it begins to put pressure on nerves, blood vessels and
everything around it. This pressure comes with a price. The subluxation
interrupts the natural pathways that the messages sent from the brain need
to be clear in order to be completed properly.
As time goes by and a subluxation remains untreated, the spine and
surrounding features such as discs can begin to degenerate. This
degeneration becomes more difficult to reverse as time goes by as the
surrounding muscles, nerves and bones begin to adjust to the new shape. The
body is an amazing machine. It will start to accommodate these changes by
compensating in other areas. The longer this goes on, the more difficult it
is and the longer it takes to get back to near perfect position. The average
patient simply enjoys getting adjusted as it is most often a very
pleasurable experience!