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Subluxation
Degeneration is how the body responds
to improperly functioning spinal joints. With early detection,
appropriate chiropractic care has been shown to slow, stop, or
even reverse the early stages of this process. Ask doctor Hoose
to design a program of preventive care for you.
NORMAL CERVICAL SPINE
Normal curves and proper disc spacing allow normal function of
the spine and nervous system. |
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PHASE ONE CERVICAL SPINE
Loss of normal curves and nervous system dysfunction result from
uncorrected spinal trauma. |
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Phase One: Usually seen as the misalignment and malfunction
of the spine. Normal spinal motion, curves, and disc spacing
are altered. Because the body is so adaptable, this early phase
can exist without the warning of pain or other symptoms. If left
uncorrected, the degeneration continues. |
PHASE TWO CERVICAL SPINE
Bone spurs and abnormal bony growths distort the shape and function
of the vertebrae. |
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Phase Two: Recognized
on X-ray views of the spine by visible bone spurs and rough edges
of the vertebrae. Soft tissues, such as discs and ligaments degenerate
from the lack of normal joint movement. Again, pain or other
symptoms may not be present. |
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PHASE THREE CERVICAL SPINE
After years of neglect, the improperly
functioning spinal joints often fuse together.
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Phase Three: A lifetime of neglect may cause the eventual fusion
of the malfunctioning joints. Atrophy, permanent nerve damage,
and soft tissue degeneration are prevalent. Reduced mobility
and impaired nervous system function, diminish one's quality
of life. |
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"NORMAL" 75-YEAR OLD CERVICAL
SPINE
This 75-year old patient has prevented
Subluxation Degeneration with many years of regular chiropractic
checkups.
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