Chiropractic care is focused on primarily the relationship between the spine and the nervous system, and how that relationship affects your health. Doctors of chiropractic can implement a broad range of techniques that aid in restoring proper alignment, motion, and function by removing any interference to the nervous system.
In a healthy spine, the individual segments of the spine, the vertebrae, are carefully “stacked” and aligned so the various nerves from the spinal cord are free to function properly. A misalignment of one bone in the spine in relation to the next is called a subluxation.
A subluxation may interfere with proper nerve function when nerve signals cannot flow freely to and from the brain. This can result in potentially improper function of a gland, organ muscle, or tissues controlled by those nerves.
Subluxations are more common than you think, because it is very difficult to avoid the cause of misalignments—stress. Any form of stress on your body—whether physical or emotional—can trigger a subluxation in the spine. Repetitive motion, improper lifting, and poor posture can cause physical stress on the spine and nervous system. Emotional stress can create tension, causing the ligaments and muscles to tighten. No matter where the stress comes from, it can contribute to the development of a subluxation.
This is why chiropractic care is so helpful for such a variety of discomfort and dis-ease, and why it is such a critical part of any health care regimen. For a customized care plan, come in to Livewell Family Chiropractic Center and discuss your personal health issues with Dr. French.
References
1. www.standardprocess.com
Posted on
Thu, January 5, 2012
by Livewell Family Chiropractic Center