The nervous system controls and regulates every function in your body. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The spinal cord is actually an extension of the brain.
The nerves branch off the spinal cord and exit from in between the bones of your spine and further subdivide until they connect with every cell in your body. Now when you consider you have some 6000 billion cells in the body...that's a lot of nerves.
Interesting Fact: It is said that there are enough nerves in the human body that if all the other cells were somehow removed the network of fine nerves would be numerous enough to enable you to easily recognize the individual concerned and to recognize every tissue layer in his or her body.
The brian and spinal cord are so vital to life that they are completely encased by bone...your spine. The spine is made up of 24 movable segments called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae. In between each vertebrae are cartilage pads called inter-vertebral discs. Discs hold the bones together and give the spine flexibility.
When your spine is in it's proper alignment it forms 3 nice curves (see below).
These curves form as part of normal growth and development when we are very young. When we are infants and begin to crawl and lift our little heads up against gravity we form our neck curve (lordosis). Then, when we start to stand up and eventually walk, we form the lumbar curve (lordosis). We are born in a kyphosis.
For the spine to be in this position, the vertebrae must be in their natural alignment. When the vertebrae are in alignment they create nice openings for the spinal nerves to exit so they can carry the information from the brain to the body.
When the bones lose their normal position...which can happen early in life from spills and falls, the same bones that protect the nerves can offend and irritate them causing malfunction, sickness, and dis-ease. Chiropractors call this Vertebral Subluxation , and it's what we treat.
The nerves are very delicate, and they are unable to transmit normal signals from the brain when they are under pressure from subluxation. Chiropractors remove the pressure by correcting the subluxation allowing the brain to once again communicate with the target cells.
How often should you get checked for subluxations?
Well...first of all it should start young...very young...and should continue throughout life.
It just depends how active you are, your over-all health, level of spinal degeneration, fitness level, stress levels, etc. Everyone is different.
At our San Francisco Chiropractic Clinic we see some patients every week. We see some only a few times a year. And sometimes we never see someone unless they can't move (not recommended).
Hey...nothing is more important than a healthy spine and nervous system...because without it, you are unable to express life to it's fullest.
Chiropractic is affordable, it's quick, it's safe, and it's effective. Consumer Reports ranks chiropractic #1 for back pain. Make chiropractic a part of your life. It's a wise invesment and will pay dividends for a lifetime.
Dr. Eben Davis is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic in downtown San Francisco. To schedule an appointment with one of our San Francisco Chiropractors call 415-392-2225.
The nervous system controls and regulates every function in your body. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The spinal cord is actually an extension of the brain.
The nerves branch off the spinal cord and exit from in between the bones of your spine and further subdivide until they connect with every cell in your body. Now when you consider you have some 6000 billion cells in the body...that's a lot of nerves.
Interesting Fact: It is said that there are enough nerves in the human body that if all the other cells were somehow removed the network of fine nerves would be numerous enough to enable you to easily recognize the individual concerned and to recognize every tissue layer in his or her body.
The brian and spinal cord are so vital to life that they are completely encased by bone...your spine. The spine is made up of 24 movable segments called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae. In between each vertebrae are cartilage pads called inter-vertebral discs. Discs hold the bones together and give the spine flexibility.
When your spine is in it's proper alignment it forms 3 nice curves (see below).These curves form as part of normal growth and development when we are very young. When we are infants and begin to crawl and lift our little heads up against gravity we form our neck curve (lordosis). Then, when we start to stand up and eventually walk, we form the lumbar curve (lordosis). We are born in a kyphosis.
For the spine to be in this position, the vertebrae must be in their natural alignment. When the vertebrae are in alignment they create nice openings for the spinal nerves to exit so they can carry the information from the brain to the body.
When the bones lose their normal position...which can happen early in life from spills and falls, the same bones that protect the nerves can offend and irritate them causing malfunction, sickness, and dis-ease. Chiropractors call this Vertebral Subluxation , and it's what we treat.
The nerves are very delicate, and they are unable to transmit normal signals from the brain when they are under pressure from subluxation. Chiropractors remove the pressure by correcting the subluxation allowing the brain to once again communicate with the target cells.
How often should you get checked for subluxations?
Well...first of all it should start young...very young...and should continue throughout life.
It just depends how active you are, your over-all health, level of spinal degeneration, fitness level, stress levels, etc. Everyone is different.
At our San Francisco Chiropractic Clinic we see some patients every week. We see some only a few times a year. And sometimes we never see someone unless they can't move (not recommended).
Hey...nothing is more important than a healthy spine and nervous system...because without it, you are unable to express life to it's fullest.
Chiropractic is affordable, it's quick, it's safe, and it's effective. Consumer Reports ranks chiropractic #1 for back pain. Make chiropractic a part of your life. It's a wise invesment and will pay dividends for a lifetime. Dr. Eben Davis is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic in downtown San Francisco. To schedule an appointment with one of our San Francisco Chiropractors call 415-392-2225.