- Can a subluxation clear up on its own?
- We have never known of a case that has had their misaligned spine correct itself. Today’s hectic lifestyles are a constant source of body imbalance. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these problems. But many times it doesn’t, and that’s when we need to see a chiropractor and have our body balance restored. Once body balance is restored, the body has a much greater ability to maintain this balance and clear problems up on its own.
- Can I adjust myself?
- Since chiropractic is a specific force applied in a specific direction, to a specific spinal bone, it is virtually impossible to adjust yourself. Though possible to turn or move in certain ways that create a "popping" sound it is usually counterproductive because it is making an already unstable area of the spine even more unsteady. Just like surgery, adjusting of the spine is not for amateurs! The best way to enjoy the benefits of chiropractic is to receive adjustments from a Focused On You Chiropractic chiropractor!
- How do I know if I have a subluxation?
- You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear. You don't have to have pain to have interference with your nerve function. Only about 10% of the spinal nerve roots are pain nerves the other 90% control everything in your body. The only way to know for sure is to have a chiropractor examine your spine.
- How do you get a misaligned (subluxated) spine?
- An accident or injury at some time in a person’s life causes their spine to misalign. It is not necessarily an injury that you would remember. Examples of injuries are:
1. Being born - this can sometimes be the most traumatic event of a person's life.
2. Falls a a child - the average child falls 30-40 times per day!
3. Falling off a bicycle, climbing a tree, trampolines, etc.
4. High school sports
5. Car accidents - 1 out of 2 teens will be in an auto accident before they leave their teens.
6. Occupational injury
7. Twisting or popping your neck
The list goes on forever, typically 95% of adults will have at least one misalignment in their spine. - How many adjustments will I need?
- The number of adjustments needed from person to person varies. This variance is caused by several factors, these include:
1. Patient compliance (following the doctors recommendations)
2. How much damage there is to the spinal structures
3. Exercise habits
4. Emotional and physical stress
5. The shape of your spinal bones
Some patients never lose their first adjustment, while others may need weekly adjustments. - Is chiropractic safe?
- Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are “remarkably safe.” Chiropractic is a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive surgery or drugs with side effects. Chiropractic care is safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers, and even aspirin. A comprehensive history and examination shows the exact areas of the spine that may be causing joint fixation or nerve irritation. Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.
- What is a subluxation?
- A luxation is the medical term for a dislocation, sub means less than. Therefore, a subluxation is less than a dislocation. This is the term chiropractors use to to describe misalignments in the spine that interfere with the function of the spinal nerves.
- What is Chiropractic?
- The word chiropractic combines the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and means "accomplished by hand." Chiropractic is simply the art and science of safely moving misaligned spinal bones to take pressure off of the spinal nerve roots.
- What is Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
- The bones of the neck collectively are called the cervical spine. Upper cervical simply means the upper bones of the neck. Upper cervical chiropractic refers to a group of techniques dedicated to the accurate chiropractic alignment of the upper neck region. What makes an upper cervical technique unique is the detailed analysis of the upper neck region. Almost all of the nerves that control your body have to pass through the upper neck region making it a critical component of our health. Millions of health and healing messages travel through this point of our body. If this area can be aligned to exact fraction of an inch and exact degree that it needs to be placed, your nervous system can function at 100% and then your body can reach it's maximum healing potential. The accuracy of the upper cervical chiropractic approach leads to dramatic results when other approaches have failed. Upper cervical chiropractic NEVER uses twisting popping or cracking of the neck.
