Effects of Subluxation

                                                Effects of Vertebral Subluxations

1. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar intervertebral disc disease...

2. Arthritic and degenerative conditions...

3. Urinary and digestive disorders...

4. Recurrent ear and eye infections...

5. Lameness of fore and hind legs...

6. Performance and behavior problems...

In addition to  the chiropractic adjustment, adjunctive therapies such as Laser therapy,  supplements, and medication may be utilized by the veterinarian to help  reduce pain, muscle spasms, and inflammation.

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Remember, the  definition of a subluxation, when a spinal vertebra loses their normal  position or motion, causing pinching of a spinal nerve resulting in pain  and/or altered health.
 

*Please  note that there are many other disease processes that can exhibit these  same symptoms as a spinal subluxation and should be thoroughly  evaluated by your veterinarian if any of these symptoms present  themselves.

The following symptoms can be caused by spinal subluxation (pinched nerve) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine:

1. head is held lower than normal

2. tail off center

3. tail now wagging off center

4. yelps with pain upon certain movements

5. difficulty going up or down steps

6. resists or refuses to jump

7. short stepping with one or both rear legs

8. uneven weight bearing (favoring one side)

9. partial paralysis of front or back legs

10. knuckles paw when stepping (walks on back of hand and not the paw)

11. drags toes

12. prefers to sit on only one side of the rear end

13. difficulty squatting or lifting leg to urinate

14. difficulty squatting to defecate

15. incontinence of bowel or bladder

16. hot spots (due to nerve pressure causing a continual pain or itch in that area)

17. muscle atrophy (muscle looses its mass due to lack of nerve impulses)

18. uneven gait

19. any negative changes in behavior

20. aversion to the leash

21. decrease in appetite and play activity

22. tail held between legs and ears down

Again, if you see  any of these signs in your pet, please do not hesitate to see your  qualified veterinary practitioner as soon as possible.

The Local Physiological and Biomechanical Effects of a Chiropractic Adjustment on a Spinal Subluxation

a. normal mobility is established
b. increased joint fluid flow
c. pumps out edema fluid
d. helps remove inflammatory products
e. breaks the abnormal sensory input cycle
f. sympathetic tone is restored
g. decreases muscle tone
h. stretches and/or breaks up joint adhesions
i. increases nutrients to surrounding soft tissues and bone
k. movement in joints is restored
l. alignment is returned thereby decreasing the biomechanical stresses on the adjacent spinal segments

Research has shown that  when a soft tissue injury results from a subluxation, a cascade of  events result in joint immobilization followed by joint pathology.  Mobilizing the joint before major pathology occurs, can reverse this  cascade, restore function, and direct healing. A chiropractic  adjustment/V.O.M. facilitates this process.