If your spine isnt working right, your nervous system probably isnt either!
Not only must your spine help you stand erect, it must allow you to move while allowing the vital nerve communications between your brain and your body. Your spinal cord and nerve roots are the most vulnerable part of your nervous system. Thats why chiropractors are so interested in your spine. If your spine isnt working right, your nervous system probably isnt eithereven if you feel great and dont have any symptoms!
There are many causes of spinal subluxations. They fall into three broad categories. Here are some of the causes chiropractic patients have mentioned:
Physical
- Being born
- Learning to walk
- Raking leaves
- Shoveling dirt
- Car accidents
- Getting into your car
- Sitting on your wallet
- Hotel beds
- Contact sports
- High heeled shoes
- Sweeping the garage
- A bad pillow
Mental
- Getting bad news
- Tomorrows deadline
- Stress
- Feeling rushed
- Job interview
- Frustration
- The holidays
- Paying the bills
- Being late
- Your mother-in-law
- Funerals
- A speeding ticket
Chemical
- Drugs
- Muscle relaxers
- Alcohol
- Pain pills
- Cigarette smoke
- Paint fumes
- Sleeping pills
- Preservatives
- Allergic reactions
- Too much coffee
- Anesthesia
Spinal problems rarely get better on their own. Call and schedule an appointment with a member chiropractor near you and begin care today!