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What is a "Subluxation"?
A Subluxation exists when two spinal bones (verterbra) become misaligned in relationship with each other. This slight 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, Vertrabral 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 andClick to enlarge this chart! 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.

1. Spinal Kinesiopathology
The abnormal movement of the structures of the spine causing restriction in movement.
2. Neuropathophysiology
T he damage to the nerves - stretching, pinching or irritating - interfering with normal function resulting from abnormal movement.
3. Myopathology
The changes in muscle such as weakness, wasting, or spasm due to abnormal spinal movement.
4. Histopathology
T he alterations in soft tissues, discs (bulging or herniation), and ligaments and the changes in the blood and lymph supply.
5. Pathophysiology
The cumulative, degenerative damage to the vertebrae (bone spurs) as it tries to stabilize and the effects of that on the organs and other tissues of the body.
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