What is Subluxation?
A subluxation is when one or more of the bones of your spine move out of position and interrupt the proper function of the nerves running down the spine.

This irritation interferes with the communication of the brain and the rest of the body, thereby leading the dysfunction and disease.  Doctors of Chiropractic work to locate subluxations and correct them.

Correcting Subluxations
A chiropractic adjustment can come in many forms.  Most frequently, this correction is a gentle technique used to restore proper position to the vertebrae and alignment of the spine.

The chiropractor usually accomplishes the adjustment by hand or by a hand-held device while the patient is lying on a specially designed table. 

The doctor applies pressure to areas of the spine that are subluxated.  After the adjustment, the chiropractic physician confirms that the correction has been made and that the vertebrae now move correctly within the normal range of motion.  These techniques are learned through years of study.