Vertebral subluxation

Vertebral subluxation is a mis-alignment of one or more spinal vertebrae, which interferes with the spinal cord and/or spinal nerves. Such subluxations are caused by physical, mental, or chemical stress.

The purpose of the nervous system is to control and coordinate the function of every system, organ, tissue and cell in the body, thus maintaining a 100% state of health and well-being. The nervous system is responsible for carrying messages to and from your brain, keeping communication open between the "boss" (your brain) and all of the hard workers (your bodily systems). A subluxation can alter or prevent the flow of impulses from the brain to the rest of your body. Over a period of time, vertebral subluxation can cause "dis-ease," or lack of health because it prevents your body and its various systems (nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, immune, etc.) from performing at their highest potential.

Some of the effects of spinal mis-alignment are found on this chart. Chiropractors correct these mis-alignments or Vertebral Subluxations by delivering a safe, gentle and specific force known as a chiropractic adjustment. Choose an area of the spine to see how each mis alignment can be detrimental to one's health.