By Dr. Steve Booth, D.C.
In the article, "What
Is A Spinal Subluxation," you learned that a subluxation is
when your spine is jammed or misaligned and causes a structural
interference to the normal function of your nervous system.
You also learned that subluxations cause your body to
malfunction and not work normally.
A common question I get from new patients regarding
subluxations is, "How does my spine get that way? The
obvious answer is from trauma, like auto accidents, falls, or
any sudden physical injuries. There are also four "not so obvious" reasons why people lose
the health in their spine and develop subluxations.
The first reason is everyday wear and tear.
You see, most subluxations don't just suddenly show up.
No, most subluxations develop
over time. Little by little, our everyday
activities start to wear down our spines. Over time we start to
develop subluxations.
The second reason is the aging process. As
we get older, our bodies naturally start to break down and
deteriorate. The aging process can cause arthritis,
degeneration, and subluxations in your spine.
The third reason is stress. There are
3 different types of stress that affect the health of your spine
and body: Physical stress, chemical stress, and emotional
stress.
Stress has been proven to have negative effects on the body,
including the spine. There's no question that most people
live very fast paced stressful lives these days. And
stress causes subluxations.
The final reason is neglect.
Over 80% of our population experiences back pain or health
problems as a result of having spinal subluxations. The reason
so many people suffer with subluxations is because most people
don't take care of their spine.
You wouldn't expect your car to run optimally if you never
serviced it and took good care of it, would you? How about
your teeth? What if you never brushed them? Do you think the
chance of getting cavities increases? You bet.
The spine is no different.
When you ignore taking care of your spine, everyday wear and
tear, the aging process, and stress will take it's toll.
So let's summarize. Here are the 5 ways your spine becomes
unhealthy and develops subluxations.
1. Trauma
2. Everyday wear and tear
3. The aging process
4. Physical, chemical, & emotional stress
5. Neglect
Remember, if your spine is unhealthy and has areas where
there are subluxations, they will cause your body to work less
efficiently and malfunction, which decreases your overall health
and quality of life.
Dr. Steve Booth is a board certified chiropractor and owner of
Health-1st in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Booth helps people in
Bakersfield and the surrounding areas improve their health.
