Recognize the warning signs.
Believe it or not most subluxations do not cause pain! Just like cavities in teeth are typically painless unless left untreated, decay in your spine acts the same way! And just like dentists, chiropractors like to examine the spine from time to time to make sure you don’t have “spinal cavities” or subluxation. If left untreated, then they can lead to many things.
Common Adult Conditions That Respond Well to Chiropractic Care:
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Hip Pain
- Headaches/Migraines
- Fatigue
- Scoliosis
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Golfers and Tennis Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Runners Knee
- Knee and Ankle Issues
- Pregnancy Care
- Infertility Issues
- Sciatica
- Shin Splits
- Rotator Cuff Sprain/Strains
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Performance
- Degenerative Disc disease
Chiropractors are often called back doctors. Actually, chiropractors are nervous system doctors. If your nervous system was in your left leg instead of your back, then chiropractors would be probably called left leg doctors. Chiropractors fix misalignments of your spine that cause poor nervous system function. These misalignments are called subluxations.
How are subluxations caused?
Spinal nerve stress can be caused by physical, chemical and/or emotional stress. Physical stress may be caused by slips and falls, car accidents, poor posture at work, poor posture as you read this on your computer (sit up straight)! Chemical stress may be due to poor diet, lack of exercise, the effects of drugs, or other poor habits. Emotional stress is often due to work, family, or social stressors. Each of these can manifest in the body. Think of how your neck and shoulders tighten up as you do taxes! What many people fail to realize is that this stress can manifest sometimes as pain, but more likely as sickness and fatigue.
Now you can understand why chiropractors like to check the spine from time to time, just like your dentist likes to check your teeth twice a year for cavities.