The central
nerve-system controls every function in the human body, both voluntary
(like walking) and involuntary (like breathing). Like an intricate
telephone network, nerves connect all of the body's cells to the brain.
The majority of these nerve fibres collect
into groups or pathways and they form the spinal cord and brain.
The brain then communicates with the whole
body along this nerve network, so if any of the signals are interfered
with, then parts of your body may not get the proper messages and will
usually not function optimally.
To protect the spinal chord, there are 24
movable bones called vertebrae. When these bones become misaligned (or
subluxated) the transmission of messages along the nerve pathways to
and from the brain are affected.
Vertebral subluxation can be viewed as the
body's best adaptation to our increasing pace of life. When this
continues without respite, this nerve-system interference can affect
the functioning of your organs, which may lead to long-term health
problems.
The most common causes are
‣physical stressors
-
poor
postures
or
sports
injuries.
‣biochemical stressors - what
we do or don't put into our bodies
‣emotional stressors
-
unrealistic
work
or
personal
demands,
poor
relationships,
lack
of
rest
time.
Because of this intimate relationship
between the spine and the nerve-system, Chiropractors believe that
identifying and restoring optimal spinal function is crucial to long
term well being.
Chiropractic care can improve your health
by reducing interference to the sensitive nerve tissues and allowing
your body to better communicate and co-ordinate all of its functions.
The results
of a system free of interference, are nothing short of amazing!
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