Rexdale Chiropractic Centre

96 Rexdale Blvd. Unit #3

Etobicoke, ON M9W1N7

416-740-1060

416-747-6678

Chiropractic Adjustments/Manipulation

What truly differentiates doctors of chiropractic from any other healthcare professionals is the fact that chiropractors are the only professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat what are called spinal subluxations. The word "subluxation" comes from the Latin words meaning "somewhat or slight" (sub) and "to dislocate" (luxate). So the term 'vertebral subluxation' literally means a slight misalignment of a bone in the spine.

When a subluxation occurs, a chiropractor can restore the misaligned bone to its proper position. This procedure is appropriately called a chiropractic adjustment. The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas that sounds like a "crack." The sound sometimes shocks people a little bit the first couple times they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving. Occasionally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the patient tenses up during the chiropractic adjustment. There are times when the audible "cracking" does not occur. This is often due to either significant muscle tightness or that the patient may be having a hard time relaxing during their adjustments. However, a chiropractic adjustment can still be performed without any audible release.

There are actually five components that contribute to the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC).

Bone Component-where the vertebra is either out of position, not moving properly, or are undergoing degeneration. This frequently leads to a narrowing of the spaces between the bones through which the nerves pass; often resulting in irritation or impingement of the nerve itself.

Nerve Component-is the disruption of the normal flow of signal transmission along the nerve fibres, causing the messages traveling along the nerves to become distorted. The result is that all of the tissues that are fed by those nerves receive distorted signals from the brain and, consequently, are not able to function normally. 

Muscular Component-since nerves control the muscles that help hold the vertebrae in place, muscles have to be considered to be an integral part of the vertebral subluxation complex. In fact, muscles both affect, and are affected by the VSC. A subluxation can irritate a nerve, the irritated nerve can cause a muscle to spasm, the spasmed muscle pulls the attached vertebrae further out of place, which then further irritates the nerve and you have a vicious cycle. 

Soft Tissue Component-the VSC will also affect the surrounding tendons, ligaments, blood supply, and other tissues as the misaligned vertebrae tug and squeeze the connective tissue with tremendous force. Over time, the soft tissues can become stretched out or scarred, leaving the spine with either a permanent instability or restriction.

Chemical Component-is the change in the chemistry of the body due to the VSC. Most often, the chemical changes, such as the release of a class of chemicals called "kinins," are pro-inflammatory; meaning that they increase inflammation in the affected area.

These changes can progress over time which could lead to chronic pain or dysfunction, inflammation, arthritis, muscle trigger points, the formation of bone spurs, loss of movement, as well as muscle weakness and spasm.  Chiropractors are the only health professionals trained in the detection, location, and correction of the vertebral subluxation complex.

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Monday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

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