Like the mineral deposits in a cave, if given enough time adjacent spinal bones can fuse together. |
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Degeneration
What is Subluxation
Degeneration?
Degeneration?
is related to the same process the body uses to mend a broken bone. The body attempts to fuse the adjacent spinal bones together. |
functioning spinal joints. With early detection, appropriate chiropractic care has been shown to slow, stop, or even reverse the early stages of this process. Ask your doctor to design a program of preventive care for you. |
- Subluxation
Degeneration
is a Process
Regardless of age, when spinal damage goes uncorrected, the body deposits calcium on the surface of adjacent bones that aren't moving properly. If neglected long enough, this splinting effect can result in complete fusion. This worsening process is called Subluxation Degeneration and can occur throughout the spine. Researchers recognized several phases of spinal decay. |
| THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE |
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissue that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints in your body are part of the muscular-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods of care based on your health history, age current condition and lifestyle. |
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Cervical Spine Normal curves and proper function of the spine and nervous system |
Old Cervical Spine This 75-year old patient helps prevent Subluxation Degeneration with many years of regular chiropractic checkups |
Phase Three Cervical Spine After years of neglect, the improperly functioning spinal joints often fuse together |
Phase Two Cervical Spine Bone spurs and abnormal bony growths distort the shape and function of the vertebrae |
Phase One Cervical Spine Loss of normal curves and nervous system dysfunction result from uncorrected spinal trauma |
Motion is the key to joint flexibility. Regular chiropractic care promotes proper joint function and mobility |
malfunction of the spine. Normal spinal motion, curves, and disc spacing are altered. Because the body is so adaptable, this early phase can exist without the warning of pain or other symptoms. If left uncorrected, the degeneration continues |
visible bone spurs and rough edges of the vertebrae. Soft tissues, such as discs and ligaments degenerate from the lack of normal joint movement. Again, pain or other symptoms may not be present. |
fusion of the malfunctioning joints. Atrophy, permanent nerve damage, and soft tissue degeneration are prevalent. Reduced mobility and impaired nervous system function can diminish one's quality of life. |
