How can such a light and gentle force move a vertebra?
To understand the answer to this question requires that you know two spinal facts: 1) There is almost no friction between the bones of a healthy spine. The surfaces where vertebra contact each other are extremely slick, and the bones slide against each other like two pieces of ice. 2) The main force holding the spine in alignment is the tension supplied by ligaments and muscles. Together, these muscles, ligaments and vertebra make up a highly sophisticated system of mechanical levers. We all know how a heavy rock can be moved with little force by using a stick as a lever. Light Force Adjustments make use of the natural levers in the spine. By applying steady pressure to key lever points, the tension on the entire spine can be adjusted to its proper value. This process gently removes stress from the nervous system without damaging local tissues. The body’s healing capabilities can then focus on repairing the subluxation, rather than dealing with excessive forces applied to the body.
