Common Questions about Subluxations answered at Haque Chiropractic in Livermore, CA
As a chiropractor in Livermore, in my practice, most of my patients have never heard of the term SUBLUXATIONbefore I mention it to them. In fact, I believe that most of the population in Livermore are not aware of this term and that is why I have decided to write a few words on answering some of the questions around this word…subluxation. 
- What is a subluxation? A subluxation is referred to a vertebrae or bone that is out of proper alignment causing pressure on nerves. This will decrease the electrical impulses that flows through nerves to organs and muscles and can also cause pain as pain receptors are located on the nerves. Although a subluxation is most commonly referred to pinched nerves in the spine, a subluxation can also occur in other areas of the body including elbows, wrists, feet, knees, hips, shoulders etc.
- What causes a subluxation? There are many causes to bones that fall out of alignment and put pressure on nerves such as car accidents, falls, jars of the body, stress, toxins, postural problems, sport injuries, pregnancy, and repetitive mild injuries such as lifting, typing, carrying a heavy backpack etc.
- How do you sort out the problem? A chiropractor will examine and find subluxations and adjust the vertebrae or joint back into it’s proper position so that it allows the nerve to work properly and also alleviates pain. Depending on the type of injury and how long the bone has been out of position that will determine the number of adjustments it will take to keep the bone in it’s proper position.
- What happens when subluxations are uncared for? Many people can go for months or years without treating subluxations if there is no indication of pain however, a person with a subluxation loses proper nerve energy which can cause illness and further injuries. Also a person who has a subluxation is not functioning at 100% as their nervous system is not able to function optimally decreasing brain to body communication.
- Who needs to be adjusted? Everybody who has subluxations! The truth of the matter is that we are always moving and putting demands on our bodies. That is why it is always best to prevent problems then to treat them. That is one of the reasons many parents bring in their children and babies to have their spines checked for subluxations before it causes damage to their bodies.
- How do we know if we have subluxations? There are several tools a chiropractor can use to find a subluxation. In my office, we complete a thorough examination including postural tests, neurologic tests, orthopedic tests, chiropractic tests, palpation and x-rays to determine where the subluxations are and safe ways to adjust the spine.
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