After suffering for 20 years with neck
and upper back pain I found Dr. Sadowski and
with his treatment and the Graston Technique
- I am pain free and sleep soundly through
the night.
Proper spinal alignment is essential for healthy
and pain-free living. When there is a trauma to
a joint, one of the ways your body responds is the
stabilization of the area by formation of new bone.
With time, calcium deposits build up, eventually
as abnormal bony growth. This arthritic 'splinting'
of bones is nature's attempt to stabilize the injured
joint. If left untreated, subluxation takes the
form of ongoing degeneration known as 'subluxation
degeneration' and can lead to chronic health related
problems.
As these x-rays show, there is a progressive
degeneration that can be halted, or slowed, with
proper chiropractic care.
NORMAL
PHASE ONE
PHASE TWO
PHASE THREE
Proper spinal curves permit normal turning
and bending. Openings between joints allow
nerve roots to exit the spine without interference.
The edges of the bones are smooth and well
defined. Equal disc spacing is a sign of
healthy spinal function.
Loss or normal curves and misalignment restrict
or exaggerate normal ranges of motion. ligament
and muscle strength is reduced. Even with
nerve irritation and soft tissue inflammation,
pain or other obvious symptoms may not be
present.
Years of accumulated calcium deposition
are now visible. Bone spurs attempt to fuse
malfunctioning joints. Adjacent surfaces
are rough and uneven. Joint instability
is accompanied by continued nerve irritation
and disc degeneration.
After years of neglect, complete fusion
has immobilized the joint. Obstructed nerve
openings cause permanent nerve irritation
as soft tissue degeneration continues. This
irreversible condition is usually associated
with other chronic health problems.
