What Causes a Subluxation?
From the moment you are born, your nervous system is working to help you survive, adapt, and heal. When your nervous system is overwhelmed by more stress than it can handle, subluxations build up in your spine.
Some examples of stress that can cause subluxations are:
PHYSICAL STRESS
- Birth trauma
- Slips, falls, car or motorcycle accidents
- Poor posture
- Work positions (using computers or telephone)
- Repetitive motions
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Inadequate sleep
- Excess weight
CHEMICAL STRESS
- History of medication use
- Poor diet
- Dehydration
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Pesticides, pollution and food additives
- Computer and cell phone use
- Antibiotics and hormones in meat
MENTAL STRESS
- Divorce
- Death of family member
- Job loss or economic stress
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship stress
- Depression
- Unresolved emotional issues
