When a vertebrae becomes misaligned or moves out of its normal position, this is referred to in the chiropractic profession as a subluxation. Subluxations can be caused by a wide range of issues ranging from a minor slip or bump to a car accident or any sudden trauma. When a vertebrae is subluxated, it begins to put pressure on nerves, blood vessels and everything around it. This pressure comes with a price. The subluxation interrupts the natural pathways that the messages sent from the brain need to be clear in order to be completed properly.
As time goes by and a subluxation remains untreated, the spine and surrounding features such as discs can begin to degenerate. This degeneration becomes more difficult to reverse as time goes by as the surrounding muscles, nerves and bones begin to adjust to the new shape. The body is an amazing machine. It will start to accommodate these changes by compensating in other areas. The longer this goes on, the more difficult it is and the longer it takes to get back to near perfect position.
How Does Dr. Schulte Address Subluxations?
Dr. Schulte is a wellness chiropractor. His goal is to help you feel better, get to the root cause of your subluxations and show you ways to stop recreating problems, so you can experience optimal health for a lifetime!
A specialists in correcting subluxation and other misalignments, Dr. Schulte can restore the misaligned vertebrae to their proper position in the spinal column. He may correct a subluxation manually by using the chiropractic procedure known as spinal adjustment. To do this, Dr. Schulte will apply his hands in corrective pressure to the spine in a specific direction and location. The manual force or thrust helps restore the alignment and mobility of the vertebrae. Dr. Schulte is one of a select group of chiropractors who also uses a specialized no-force technique called KST to correct subluxations. KST, or Koren Specific Technique, employs a gently pulsing instrument to adjust the spine.
Under normal circumstances, chiropractic adjustments are painless. In cases of trauma, such as car accident, some discomfort may be experienced due to inflammation. It is also common to feel a brief sensation in the extremities immediately following an adjustment due to the sudden decompression of the affected nerve root. In nearly every situation, our patients experience relief and improved health and wellness as a result of chiropractic care.
Learn more about how chiropractic care works. Then, contact us to get started on the road to optimal health and wellness.
