The Vertebral Subluxation
Our bodies want to be healthy. They naturally strive to
maintain the highest level of health they can. Sometimes, however,
obstacles are put in their way. The result is dis-ease. The role of
chiropractic is to correct one of the major sources of those obstacles:
the vertebral subluxation.
 Misalignments
Instructions from our brain are sent to all parts of the
body as electrical impulses. These impulses travel along the spinal
cord, which subdivides into individual nerve fibers throughout the body.
The spinal cord is protected by a "tunnel" of small,
interlocking bones called the spinal column. The individual bones are
called vertebrae. Nerves branch off from the spinal cord through small
openings between the vertebrae. When each vertebra is in its proper
position, the nerve fiber passes through without a problem. Nerve
impulses can flow freely, racing to and from the brain at incredible
speeds.
Although the spinal column is a sturdy structure,
individual vertebrae can become misplaced. When that happens, it's
called a vertebral subluxation. One of the most common causes of
vertebral subluxation is automobile accidents. Yet, many everyday
activities can result in subluxations as well. Picking up heavy objects,
taking part in sports, and even sitting for prolonged periods at a desk
can all put stress on the vertebrae.
Dis-ease
When spinal bones are not in their proper place, the
openings between them can narrow. The vertebrae can impinge on the
nerves branching out from these spaces. This is commonly, though
inaccurately, known as a "pinched nerve."
This interferes with the normal flow of energy along the
nerve fibers. Messages traveling along the nerves will be distorted. If
the full, normal energy flow cannot pass to and from the brain, some
part of the body will be adversely affected.
We do not understand the human body well enough to
predict exactly what effect a subluxation will have. The nervous system
is far too complex for that. But we do know that any change in the flow
of nerve energy has to result in an abnormal change in body function.
Sometimes, the fact that there is nerve interference
becomes obvious. We experience pain, soreness, irregularity, weakness,
digestive disturbances or other health imbalances.
These are symptoms of the body's dis-ease. They are NOT
problems in themselves. They are outward alarms that a part of the human
system isn't working right.
Ignoring these symptoms, or silencing them with pills,
doesn't do anything to help the real problem. Unless we get to the root
of the problem -- the nerve interference -- the affected organ will
continue to function improperly and its health will decline.
The Silent Killer
Unfortunately, there are many cells and organs in the
body that do not send out any alarms to alert us that they are not
functioning at 100% capacity. Because of vertebral subluxations, they
will not be receiving a normal flow of energy. The instructions from the
body's Innate Intelligence will not be getting through properly.
If a subluxation continues undetected, the organ may
suffer great damage, yet we won't even be aware of it! Because
subluxations can destroy a person's health without any visible signs,
they are often called "the silent killer."
If you wait until your body sends out pain or other
clear signals, it may too late. You need to stop subluxations before
they have a chance to do major damage and before they become difficult
to correct.
You -- and your entire family -- need to visit a
chiropractor regularly to make sure you can all lead a healthy,
subluxation-free life.
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