The first thing people think of when "Chiropractic" is mentioned is "cracking or popping of the bones of the spine". This is off base, but did you know that the "popping or cracking" of the spine that occurs from a chiropractic adjustment is actually a release of gases from a build up of pressure in the joints? The reason chiropractic adjustments are so effective is because it removes interference or pressure from the nervous system or "nerves" that would typically cause the health symptoms people deal with everyday. These misalignments of the spine, as little as 2-3mm, is enough to create interference of the nervous system, which delays messages to the rest of the body. An example is a slow computer, or rush-hour traffic. The messages from the brain eventually get to where they are intended to go to, but the delay in messages is what creates the symptoms.
A great example is misalignments of the upper neck causing headaches or migraines. The majority of headaches or migraines are caused from abnormal pressure of the nerves in the upper neck. Therefore, by adjusting the vertebrae(s) involved in the upper neck, we can restore normal communication of the nervous system and therefore alleviate the headache.
We can apply this to any area of the spine as it relates to symptoms. In conclusion, adjustment provided to vertebrae that are misaligned, can help alleviate many other health symptoms. These symptoms can include back and neck pain, headaches or migraines, numbness and tingling, muscle spasms, shoulder and arm pain, hip and leg pain as well as a weakened immune system. After all, the nervous system controls EVERYTHING!
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