Have you ever heard the term subluxation and wondered what it actually means—or why it matters for your health?

Let’s break it down.

What is a Subluxation?
In chiropractic, a subluxation is a misalignment of one or more spinal vertebrae that disrupts normal nerve function. It’s not just a “bone out of place”—it’s a structural and neurological problem that can compromise how your body functions.

Think of your spine as a circuit board. Each vertebra protects the spinal cord and allows nerves to send messages from your brain to every organ, muscle, and tissue. When one of those vertebrae shifts even slightly out of alignment, it can irritate or compress the nearby nerve. That’s a subluxation.

⚠️ How a Subluxation Affects Your Health
A subluxation isn’t always painful—but it always matters.

Here’s why:

Nerve Interference: Your body is designed to heal and regulate itself through nerve signals. Subluxations interfere with this communication.

Pain and Tension: Muscle tightness, inflammation, and irritation can build up around the misaligned joint.

Reduced Function: Over time, subluxations can lead to decreased mobility, posture problems, fatigue, and organ dysfunction.

Hidden Damage: Like a cavity, subluxations can cause damage before symptoms ever appear.

Bottom line? If your nervous system can’t operate at 100%, neither can you.

‍⚕️ How the Gonstead Chiropractor Detects Subluxation
At our clinic, we use the Gonstead System—widely considered the gold standard in chiropractic analysis and correction.

Gonstead chiropractors don’t guess. They assess with precision.

We use:

Visualization to spot postural distortion

Palpation to feel for swelling, tightness, or tenderness

Instrumentation (Nervoscope) to measure temperature differences along the spine

X-rays to see exact vertebral position and alignment

This thorough process allows us to detect and correct the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Why Regular Chiropractic Checks Matter
Life constantly stresses your spine—whether it’s sitting, lifting, working out, or scrolling your phone.

Subluxations can happen gradually or suddenly, and they often go unnoticed… until your body starts compensating or breaking down.

That’s why regular chiropractic checks are essential—to keep your spine clear, your nerves communicating, and your body healing.

You get your teeth cleaned every 6 months. What about your spine?

✅ Ready to Get Checked?
Don’t wait for pain to tell you something is wrong. Find out if a subluxation is silently affecting your health.

Book your spinal checkup today and experience the Gonstead difference.

Call us at (402) 496-4570 or schedule your appointment online.