Our spine is a complex structure that not only allows us to move but also protects our nervous system. The spine is surrounded by a group of muscles that extend from the most superficial layers to the deepest, as well as the corresponding tendons and ligaments.

The deeper skeletal muscles are responsible for autonomously keeping the vertebrae in their correct position so as not to harm the nervous system.

Between the joints formed by each vertebra lies a space called the “intervertebral foramen,” through which the spinal nerves, veins, and arteries must pass.

But what happens when, for the reasons mentioned, the skeletal muscles of the spine lose their strength?
When the muscles stop working properly, the vertebral joints become compressed and misaligned (like a suction cup stuck to a window), lose their mobility, and that is when so-called vertebral misalignments occur.

THE EFFECTS;

When we suffer from spinal misalignments (subluxations) the spinal nerves are compressed between the joints formed by the vertebrae (“intervertebral foramen”).

When the nerve is compressed (think of a water hose that’s been stepped on), its conductivity is impaired and it fails to properly transmit nerve impulses—which are transmitted through electrochemical processes— and it is at that moment that the body begins to lose coordination between the brain (CNS) and the rest of the organs and glands (PNS). This will affect the endocrine system and metabolism, thereby diminishing the body’s ability to function properly.

And so, we enter a vicious cycle of cause and effect, effect and cause… Let’s imagine what an orchestra would sound like if the musicians couldn’t see their conductor…

A VICIOUS CYCLE

A cause—such as a fall, stress from poor posture, or work-related tension—can lead to spinal misalignments with uncomfortable consequences and symptoms of pain; in turn, this can cause a chemical imbalance and disrupt the proper functioning of our body.
There are many causes that we can't prevent: falls when we were children, trauma, stress, wear and tear…

But we can maintain good spinal health by taking good care of our spines and becoming aware of how important this part of the body is and how it can affect us if it is out of alignment.

“As a chiropractor specializing in spinal adjustments, I recommend regular spinal checkups before symptoms of pain and discomfort in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine appear.

”A healthy diet, stretching, physical exercise, and good postural, mental, and emotional hygiene will help us keep our spine healthier. But we must keep in mind that spinal misalignments are the cause of many health problems, regardless of the pain and discomfort they cause.".

Marc Bony, DC, specialist in the spine and nervous system
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