What Is a Subluxation? (And Why You Should Care)
What Is a Subluxation? (And Why You Should Care)
You’ve probably heard your chiropractor talk about a “subluxation”—but what does that actually mean? And why does it matter to your overall health?
At Rise Family Chiropractic in O’Fallon, MO, we use the Gonstead method to find and correct subluxations that interfere with how your body functions. Whether you're dealing with back pain, headaches, fatigue, or even sleep problems, a subluxation may be the missing piece.
Let’s Break It Down: What Is a Subluxation?
A subluxation is a misalignment of a vertebra in your spine that causes:
Pressure or irritation on a nerve
Disruption in communication between the brain and body
Dysfunction in the tissues, organs, or systems connected to that nerve
Your nervous system controls everything—from digestion and sleep to immune function and movement. So, when a nerve is stressed, the entire body is affected.
Common Signs of a Subluxation
Not all subluxations come with obvious pain. Many people walk around with undetected misalignments that are silently affecting their health.
Here are some red flags to watch for:
Poor posture or uneven shoulders
Recurring headaches or migraines
Trouble sleeping
Digestive discomfort
Low energy or brain fog
Frequent illness or inflammation
Pain that comes and goes (but always returns)
How We Find and Correct Subluxations
At Rise Family Chiropractic, we don’t guess—we assess. Using the Gonstead System, we perform:
Full-spine X-rays to check structure
Neurological scans to assess nerve pressure
Precise palpation to find inflammation and misalignment
Then, we correct the subluxation using a specific, hands-on adjustment. No twisting, cracking, or guesswork—just focused, effective care.
Why It Matters: Relief Is Just the Beginning
Chiropractic care isn’t just about feeling better. It’s about functioning better.
When your nervous system is free of interference:
✅ Your body can heal more efficiently
✅ Your energy returns
✅ Your digestion, sleep, and focus improve
✅ You experience fewer recurring symptoms
In other words, chiropractic helps your body do what it was designed to do—thrive.
Is It Time to Check for Subluxations?
If you’ve been living with stress, discomfort, or nagging health issues, it may be time to look at the root cause. Subluxations often build over time—and your body adapts until it can’t anymore.
Our goal at Rise Family Chiropractic is to help families in O’Fallon and surrounding areas live healthier, more connected lives—starting with the nervous system.
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