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Frequently Asked Questions About Subluxation

• How come I've never heard of subluxations?
• How do you get subluxations?
• How do I know if I have a subluxation?
• Can subluxations clear up on there own?
• Can children get subluxations?

Maybe you've never heard of subluxations. That's OK. There probably was a time when you'd never heard of AIDS or Alzheimer's

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How do you get subluxations?

There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions and improper lifting. Stress, anger and fear are examples of emotional causes of subluxations.  Alcohol, drugs, pollution and poor diet can be chemical causes of subluxations.

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How do I know if I have a subluxation?

You can have subluxations and not even know it.  Like tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be presents before any warning signs appear.  The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of subluxations you may have.

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Can subluxations clear up on there own?

Sometimes, yes.  Today's hectic lifestyles are a constant source of subluxations.  Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of the minor problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night.  When subluxations don't resolve, you need a chiropractic doctor.

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Can children get subluxations?

Your first subluxation probably occurred from the birth process. Even "modern" childbirth methods can put tremendous pressure on an infant's spine. Poor appetite, unexplained crying and sleeplessness can be signs of spinal subluxation.

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