"vertebral subluxations" refers to misalignments or slight dislocations of the bones in your spine. These misalignments can potentially affect the function of your nervous system and could lead to health problems.
Full definition
The misalignments referred
as vertebral subluxations are large enough, then the functioning of the major nervous system in your baby are compromised.
Chiropractic care involves undergoing spinal manipulation or manual therapy to move misplaced vertebrae in the spine (also known
as vertebral subluxations) back into their normal position to release pressure on the surrounding nerve tissue.
Not every pet with a disease has
a vertebral subluxation causing nerve dysfunction.
The goal of VNA is to treat
the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC)-- a vertebral malalignment that is rarely visible on x-rays.
Contrast enhancement is often observed in the endplates of the affected vertebrae, and inflammation in the surrounding muscles may also be highlighted.2, 6 Compressive lesions that can potentially be surgically corrected, such as disc protrusion / extrusion,
vertebral subluxations, fractures, and concurrent epidural abscess, can be easily identified.
such as disc protrusion / extrusion,
vertebral subluxations, fractures, and concurrent epidural abscess, can be easily identified.
CT is useful to aid in identifying subtle endplate erosion, vertebral fractures, and
vertebral subluxations and can aid in obtaining fine - needle aspirates.3, 5
While
some vertebral subluxations may not cause pain, they often result in stiffness and tension, and can lead to secondary conditions developing, including problems with muscular co-ordination and mobility.