What causes subluxation/s?
Physical, emotional, chemical or genetic stress contributes to spine and nervous system imbalance. Our bodies are placed under varying amounts of stress every day and when our body’s internal resistance to stress is exceeded it becomes susceptible to disease and injury. Examples may include: Physical: the birth process, falls, slips, broken bones, car accidents, poor posture, bad sleeping habits, repetitive strain injuries/ wear and tear, obesity, weak supporting muscles, lack of exercise etc. Emotional: stressful conditions such as family problems, divorce, the death of loved ones, work pressures, one’s outlook on life, life problems and not being able to manage stressful situations. Emotional stress triggers responses in the autonomic nervous system, which influences the function of your body’s tissues, muscles, organs etc. Chemical: pollution, smoking, drugs, medication, alcohol, preservatives, caffeine and anything harmful put into the body. Genetics: predisposing familial conditio
