The Effects of Spinal Misalignment in Sun Prairie, WI
Let’s break it down: in a healthy spine, the vertebrae move freely and smoothly. Between each vertebra is a healthy disc that helps maintain proper spacing and allows nerves to pass through without interference. This structure supports pain-free movement and good nervous system function.
What Happens During a Subluxation
When you have a subluxation, one or more of those vertebrae shift out of alignment and get stuck. Your muscles will try to compensate by working overtime to correct it, but without a proper adjustment, they can’t realign the spine on their own. This is often why you feel muscle soreness or tightness — your body is trying to fix the problem, but it needs help.
How Subluxations Affect Your Nerves and Joints
More importantly, subluxations put pressure on the nerves exiting the spine. This can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, or other types of discomfort in different areas of your body. Over time, if left uncorrected, this misalignment can also lead to premature arthritis.
In an arthritic spine, the disc becomes thin, the joint space narrows, and there’s much less room for the nerve to function properly. That means even small amounts of inflammation can cause significant irritation and pain.
What We Do in the Office
When you visit our office, we’ll take digital X-rays to check for subluxations and see exactly where any misalignments are occurring. From there, we can create a corrective care plan to restore proper motion, relieve nerve pressure, and get your spine functioning the way it should.
