Chiropractic is unique.







Physical Stress



Early Stages: arthritis
arthr = Greek word for joint
-itis = Greek word for inflammation

Loss of normal spinal curve.
Decreased joint space.

Uneven pressure on the disc's gel-like structure produces swollen, herniated, slipped discs.

Acute pain/strain with activity.
Subluxation: The misalignemnt of the bones resulting from the violation of natural and moral law.
The symptom (for example, pain) is the function of anatomical disrelation -- the subluxation.

Chemical Stress





















Bones are your body's hardware.  Soft tissues, which include tendons, ligaments and muscles, attach to your bones.

All your body parts are connected.  You feel good when all your body parts are working together in harmony.

Discs:
-gel-like cushion between the bones.
-misalignments (subluxations) produce swollen, herniated, 'slipped discs'.
-pressure may be transferred onto nerves causing intense pain, numbness and paralysis.






Emotional Stress







Late Stage: osteoarthritis
degeneration,disc disease

osteo = Greek word for bone

Soft tissue structures are worn away.

The body reacts with excessive bone growth (deformation, calcium deposits, bone spurs [osteophytes] and sclerosis in order to protect the body.  Results in loss of motion at the joint and the inability to turn, bend and twist.

Constant pain and discomfort are common.
What makes a chiropractor unique is that he sees the relationship between structure and function and may correct function via structure.