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The intervertebral discs have three very
important functions. One, they act as a shock absorber for
the spinal column. Two, they facilitate the movement of the
spine from side to side, back and forth, bending and twisting.
Three, they seperate and create a large enough opening so that
the nerves can exit from the spinal cord and properly reach
and control every part of the body, without interference. |
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Effects: Increased health
and vitality. Reduction in headaches and neck stiffness
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First your spine loses its normal balance.
There may be a loss of normal spinal curves. Your nerves may
be affected and the vital life energy that flows over them
is interfered with. Also your joints, discs, nerves and posture
will be stressed and age more quickly. Surprisingly, there
may be no pain other than occasional minor discomfort. Also
present may be a slight lessening of energy and slight height
loss. Response to spinal care is generally good. |
Health Effects: Increased
health and vitality. Reduction in headaches and neck
stiffness
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Here there is a much greater degree of
decay, disc narrowing and bone spurs (deformations); postural
changes are much worse. This condition is very common (by age
40, 80% of males and 76% of females exhibit moderate disc degeneration).
Spinal canal narrowing or stenosis may occur. This phase is
characterized by more common aches and pains, fatigue and a
diminished ability to cope with stress. Height continues to
decrease. With chiropractic care significant improvement is
possible. |
Health Effects: Increased
health and vitality. Reduction in headaches and neck
stiffness
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Here there are more postural imbalances,
increased nerve damage, permanent scar tissue and advanced
bone deformation. Physical and/or mental weakness or disability
begin. Also found in this phase are permanent loss of height
and loss of energy. With care some reversal is possible. |
Health Effects: Increased
health and vitality. Reduction in headaches and neck
stiffness
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This is the most advanced stage of subluxation
degeneration. The postural imbalance is severe and motion is
limited. There is severe nerve damage, permanent scar tissue
is formed and the bones may begin to fuse. In this phase we
find pain, various degrees of physical or mental disability,
and continued loss of energy and height. By now the condition
is considered irreversible, although chiropractic may give
some symptomatic relief. |
Health Effects: Increased
health and vitality. Reduction in headaches and neck
stiffness
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If you're looking for help with arthritis in Charlotte give us a call. We have helped patients with osteoarthristis (wear ande tear arthritis) in the spine as well as joints including the knees, shoulders and more. |
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