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| The Vertebral Subluxation Complex | ||
The brain stem and spinal cord are the primary pathways for nerve impulses to and from the brain. Messages back and forth through these nerves
Nerve tissue is so important, it is protected by bone. The brain is encased by the skull, and the spinal cord is covered by 24 moving bones of the spinal column. Many everyday things can cause these bones to lose their normal motion or position. This sets off a chain reaction affecting the spinal bones, nerves, muscles, soft tissues and results in degenerative changes throughout the body. Doctors refer to this as the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Besides describing how the spine can affect your overall health, the Vertebral Subluxation Complex explains why it takes time to restore optimum health. Instead of treating your ache or pain, Dr. Miller will locate and help prevent the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It is the underlying cause of many health problems. By correcting this condition your body can function more normally and heal itself. Researchers have confirmed five parts of the Complex. |
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| 1. Spinal Kinesiopatholgy | ||
| Abnormal motion or position of spinal bones | ||
| Physical injury, emotional stress, or chemical imbalance can cause the vertebrae of your spine to lose their motion and position. This prevents normal turning and bending. It sets in motion the other four components of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. | ||
| 2. Neuropathophysiology | ||
| Abnormal nervous system function | ||
| Abnormal spinal function can cause rubbing, pinching, stretching or irritation of delicate nerve tissue. The resulting nervous system interference can cause numbness, burning or a tingling sensation and may affect the organs and systems controlled by these nerves. | ||
| 3. Myopathology | ||
| Abnormal muscle function | ||
| Muscles supporting the spine can weaken and atrophy or become tight and go into spasm. Scar tissue penetrates these muscles and changes their elasticity. Repeated adjustments help retrain muscles to support your spine properly. | ||
| 4. Histopathology | ||
| Abnormal soft tissue function | ||
| A rise in temperature from an increase in blood and lymph supply results in swelling and inflammation. Discs can bulge, herniate and degenerate while other soft tissues that are slow to heal may suffer irreversible damage. | ||
| 5. Pathophysiology | ||
| Abnormal function of the spine and body | ||
| Bone spurs and other abnormal bony growths attempt to fuse malfunctioning spinal joints. This relentless degeneration process long-term nerve irritation and scar tissue can cause other systems of the body to malfunction, too. | ||
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