A subluxation is a term used in the chiropractic field to describe a partial dislocation or misalignment of a joint, which can cause interference with nerve transmission and negatively affect body function. The term can also refer to any distortion or imbalance anywhere in the body that interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses or other body structures. Subluxations can occur in a variety of areas throughout the body, including the spine, feet, shoulders, ribs, wrists, and other joints.
Subluxations can be caused by acute injury, repetitive motion injury, poor posture, incorrect lifting processes, or regular actions such as sleeping position, looking down at a computer for long periods of time, and wearing high heels. They can also occur spontaneously, even without an injury or fall, due to joint weakness or medical conditions that cause joints to be more flexible.
Symptoms of subluxation can include numbness, tingling, pain, burning, and headaches. Chiropractors undergo years of training to identify, treat, and prevent musculoskeletal disorders without drugs or surgery. They treat subluxations most frequently through spinal manipulations, which can reduce or completely relieve symptoms.
In summary, a subluxation is a partial dislocation or misalignment of a joint that can cause interference with nerve transmission and negatively affect body function. It can occur in various areas throughout the body and can be caused by injury, repetitive motion, poor posture, or regular actions. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, pain, burning, and headaches, and chiropractors can treat subluxations through spinal manipulations.
