The Chiropractic Subluxation

Subluxation is defined as: “the alteration of normal dynamic, anatomic, or physiologic relationships of a motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity or physiologic function is altered while contact between the joint surfaces remains intact; causing biomechanical or neurophysiologic symptoms that may be directly or indirectly observed in the body.”

Simply put it is a bone shifted out of place which is decreasing the ability of your nerves to work.

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The Vertebral Subluxation Complex

What we are looking for:

  • Decreased range of motion (ROM)

  • Muscle spasm or weakness

  • Changes in temperature, swelling or inflammation

  • Improper nerve function (i.e. pain, numbness, tingling, delayed firing)

  • Pathology (i.e. degeneration, decay, disease)