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What is Musculoskeletal Misalignment?
Misalignment occurs in the musculoskeletal system when the bones that make up a joint stop moving properly. The chiropractic term for this is subluxation. Subluxation can happen for many reasons, including trauma and injury, repetitive activities that result in imbalance or overuse in certain regions, hard work or workouts without proper conditioning, and poor posture.
When a joint is misaligned, it can lead to irritation of the nerves and surrounding tissues causing pain, tightness or stiffness, and loss of mobility. It may also affect organ function if those nerves are involved.
Uncorrected misalignments can contribute to chronic pain and long-term conditions, including chronic back and neck pain; headaches; migraines; extremity joint pain; muscle tension; and conditions such as anxiety; insomnia; chronic fatigue, and more.
The Role of Chiropractic Care in Treating Misalignments
Chiropractic adjustments are a natural, holistic way of addressing the neuromusculoskeletal issues that occur with misalignment. When the chiropractor delivers a fast, gentle thrust to the part of the joint causing the problem, proper alignment is restored. This reduces inflammation in the surrounding region and removes the strain and pressure that irritate or compress the nerves and interfere with the body’s communication system. Chiropractic adjustments do not treat the symptoms; they treat the root cause, removing blockages in the neurological system and allowing the body’s natural healing process to do its job.
In our office, chiropractic adjustments are frequently paired with exercise and other therapeutic modalities to speed healing, prevent injury, and maintain overall good health. Regular chiropractic visits can help keep the spine properly aligned, preventing pain and injuries before they occur.