Symptoms or conditions that have developed recently, which are usually sharp or severe.
Symptoms or conditions that have persisted for weeks, months or even years, which can range from mild to severe.
A breaking down of bodily tissue, such as that in the spine. Poor spinal mechanics, trauma and aging can cause a thinning or degeneration of spinal disks, the same way driving a car wears out tires.
To chiropractors, health isn't just an absence of disease, but a state of positive mental, physical and spiritual functioning.
Improperly aligned joints in the body. These are usually associated with subluxations, and can stress your neuromusculoskeletal system.
Involuntary shortening of muscle fiber.Spasm often occurs after an injury, but many things can cause it. During spasm, muscles cannot be relaxed and the associated joints have a decreased range of motion.
An injury to muscles or ligaments caused by overstretching, overuse, tearing, tension or torsion. Poor posture can also strain these tissues, as it places increased demands on them.
An area in the spine that moves improperly. It occurs when spinal bones become misaligned or lose their normal range of motion. A subluxation can stress the entire nervous system.
A number of conditions associated with a subluxation that includes abnormal joint motion, abnormal nerve expression, abnormal muscle function, abnormal soft tissue and abnormal function of internal organs and systems.
An injury that occurs when the head is suddenly accelerated and decelerated, in a whip-like motion, forward to backward or side to side. While many people associate whiplash with motor vehicle accidents, the injury can also occur during sports or falls.
