What is a "Subluxation"?
A Subluxation exists when two spinal bones (vertebra) become misaligned in relationship with each other. This slight vertebra misalignment encroaches upon nerve tissue disrupting proper transmission of co-ordinational impulses throughout the body. This causes the areas of the body supplied by those nerves to malfunction. When present, Vertebral Subluxation threatens the inborn self-regulating mechanisms of the body. Ultimately compromising the body's ability to properly adapt to environmental stresses, lowering resistance to illness, infection and disease. Subluxations are caused by any physical, mental, or chemical stress the body cannot adapt to. Trauma being the simplest to understand, just watch children play for 15 minutes. Adults are more exposed to microtrauma...lifting, bending and twisting are just a few examples.

How will I know if I have one?
When the Vertebral Subluxation Complex is present many things can happen to the spine, muscles, tendons and ligaments and the organs and tissues controlled by the affected nerves. The Vertebral Subluxation Complex usually has five major interrelated components as listed below.