Balance and Subluxation
Whenever there is a system containing many moveable parts, a complex balance is necessary between those parts. In the spine, this is further complicated by the fact that between each vertebra are not just one, but several joints. In order to maintain that balance, each one of these joints must be moving entirely and properly. If even one of the joints is not moving properly, it disturbs the balance to some degree. When a vertebral joint is not moving properly and this imbalance disturbs the nervous system, this is called a SUBLUXATION. This can result in other joints having to move excessively to pick up the slack, and usually results in some form of pain.
