Vertebral Subluxation, Nutrition and the Health of Your Spine

Vertebral Subluxation and Nutrition
Many a practice member has asked over the years about their spine and why it needs an adjustment.  I explain to them, like I teach everyone, that STRESS causes the muscles in your body to contract for extended periods of time, often times in an uneven way from left to right, resulting in the pulling on the bones and resulting misalignment of the spine.  Most seem to nod their heads, and I still feel like there is a question.  Yet most don't ask the follow-up.  What can be done to minimize the effects of stress on my spine and how can I help myself? 

Understanding Subluxations
In a healthy spine, the individual segments of the spine, the vertebrae, are carefully "stacked" and aligned so the various nerves from the spinal cord are free to function properly.  A misalignment of one bone in the spine in relation to the next is called a subluxation.

A subluxation may interfere with the proper nerve function when nerve signals cannot flow freely to and from the brain.  This can result in potentially improper function of a gland, organ, muscle or tissue controlled by those nerves.  The most commonly affected areas include: Spine  Soft Tissue  Muscles  Nerves   Joints
 
Subluxation and Stress
Subluxations and stress, whether physical, chemical, mental, emotional or thermal, go hand in hand.  Repetitive motion, improper lifting, and poor posture can cause physical stress on the spine and nervous system.  Improper dietary intake of completely refined and processed foods, medications and other chemicals in our lives can and do affect the spine and nervous system.  Job stress, finances, or stress in relationships with loved ones also cause mental/emotional stress on the spine and nervous system.  And finally rapid changes in temperature during Winter and Summer months cause the muscles and ligaments to tighten.   No matter where the stress comes from, it can contribute to the development of subluxation.

Nutrition and Chiropractic
Identifying nutrient challenges is critical because they can affect nerve function and spinal stability.  Proper nutrition, supported with whole food supplements, promotes overall health and provides the human body with the building blocks for tissue repair, helping reestablish proper function in the spine.  Together Standard Process high-quality whole food supplements and MediHerb herbal products support you and your spine throughout your chiropractic care.

Subluxations can go undetected for years, and can affect any system in the body.  Seeing your chiropractor will help ensure that your body is in proper alignment.
Joints:  Improper motion or position of spinal bones leading to Difficulty turning, bending. 

Glucosamine Synergy: Supports the body's natural cartilage, ligament, and bone regeneration function.

Boswelia Complex: Supports healthy joints and circulation; provides antioxidant protection

Nerves: Improper spinal function can irritate delicate nerve tissue leading to Numbness, tingling. 

Neuroplex: Supports a healthy central nervous system, especially the brain

Cataplex B: Contains B vitamins; helps to maintain nerve health

Muscle: Nerves can misfire, resulting in weak or tight muscles that causes Tension, weakness.

Myo-Plus: Contains naturally occurring CoQ10; supports the healthy functioning of the muscular system

Calcium Lactate/Magnesium Lactate: Supports healthy bone structure and function ; helps facilitate muscle contraction

Tissues: Addresses the natural anti-inflammatory response leading to inflammation and tenderness 

Ligaplex II: Feeds the musculoskeletal system and facilitates freedom of movement

Tuna-Omega-3: OilSupports a healthy inflammatory response

Gotu Kola Complex: Promotes healthy connective tissue and supports the body's normal tissue repair process

Spine: Calcium deposits form, compromising spinal movement and function leading to Restricted movement.

Calcifood: Helps the body build healthy bone

Ostrophin PMG: Maintains healthy bone function

Cataplex D: Contains vitamin D; helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood

Chiropractic care is focused primarily on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system, and how that relationship affects your health.  Doctors of Chiropractic can implement a broad range of techniques that aid in restoring proper alignment, motion, and function by removing any interference to the nervous system.  To further support your health, whole food and herbal supplements may be added to your chiropractic care plan to maximize the benefits of your treatment.

My Offer To You
If you have any questions or concerns about supporting your treatment here at the office, please ask me to check you.  During the month of December and January, I will be offering a FREE Subluxation Nutrition Check to determine if any of the 5 areas affected by subluxation need support for your body.  This service is normally $75.00, but during the months of December and January the evaluation will be FREE.  Simply call the Office at (845)561-BACK or 561-2225 and tell us you want the Subluxation Nutrition Check and we will do it during your next regularly scheduled office visit. 

Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

• Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

• Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.