What Is A Subluxation?

By Dr. Paul Rhodes
Teutopolis, IL

You’ll see this word, subluxation, in my office on some of the posters on the walls.   But what does it mean?  After all, you’ve probably never even heard this word before.

A subluxation is a condition where there is a misalignment or a loss of motion of one or more of the bones in the spine, causing a problem with the nerve(s) in that area.  Subluxations create interference to the nerve signals, causing the body to malfunction.

Subluxations decrease the ability of the brain and body to properly communicate with one another, resulting in a loss of health.  They can have devastating effects on your quality of life. Your body performs worse at every level. 

Your immune system weakens (you get sick more often), your strength and coordination get worse, you feel sad, depressed or anxious, your organs may not function normally (you may have high blood pressure, diabetes, constipation or infertility), and you could experience a constant state of pain, stiffness, lack of flexibility, stress, fatigue, and many other symptoms.

Subluxations, just like cavities, cancer, and many other diseases can start out PAINLESS. (NOTE: most cancer patients have cancer for 7 or 8 years before it is found)And if they are left uncorrected, they continue to get worse.

If you have areas in your spine that are subluxated, and they are interfering with the normal function of your nervous system, you cannot have optimal health.

Because your nervous system controls your entire body, if it isn’t working correctly, it is impossible for your body to be working correctly.

That’s why having a healthy spine is so important.

I would love to help you restore health to the areas of your spine that have subluxations.  I enjoy helping people like you make sure your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) is as healthy as possible.  It’s fun to see you get out of pain when you hurt, but also keep your body as healthy as possible.

Just as you do preventive maintenance on your car (oil changes, tire rotations and tune-ups) it is important to do preventive maintenance on your body (Adjustments, eating right, drinking water and exercising.)