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Dr. Power Asks...
Will chiropractic adjustments make my spine too loose?
No. Only the spinal joints that are fixated and "locked up" receive attention. The occasional spinal joint that moves too much is passed over so weakened muscles and ligaments can strengthen and heal.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.
What Causes Subluxations?
Not only must your spine help you stand erect, it must allow you to move while allowing the vital nerve communications between your brain and your body. Your spinal cord and nerve roots are the most vulnerable part of your nervous system. That’s why we’re so interested in your spine. If your spine isn’t working right, your nervous system probably isn’t either—even if you feel great and don’t have any symptoms!
There are many causes of spinal subluxations. They fall into three broad categories. Here are some of the causes our practice members have mentioned:
Physical
- Being born
- Learning to walk
- Raking leaves
- Shoveling dirt
- Car accidents
- Getting into your car
- Sitting on your wallet
- Hotel beds
- Contact sports
- High heeled shoes
- Sweeping the garage
- A bad pillow
Mental
- Getting bad news
- Tomorrow’s deadline
- Stress
- Feeling rushed
- Job interview
- Frustration
- The holidays
- Paying the bills
- Being late
- Your mother-in-law
- Funerals
- A speeding ticket
Chemical
- Drugs
- Muscle relaxers
- Alcohol
- Pain pills
- Cigarette smoke
- Paint fumes
- Sleeping pills
- Preservatives
- Allergic reactions
- Too much coffee
- Anesthesia