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What are the phases of spinal degeneration?

Progressive Spinal Degeneration

Phase 1

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Incidence:
Most often birth to 20 years

Onset:
Usually a traumatic incident producing
vertebral subluxations that remain uncorrected
Vertebral subluxation produced as an adaptation
to a pelvic malfunction

Histopathology and X-ray:
Vertebral subluxations are evident.
Nerve root pressure resulting in rupture of nerve roots.
Toxin production and absorption into surrounding
tissues at site of subluxation affecting other nerve systems.
Normal nerve function not possible
Normal spinal curve is altered
Minimal Soft tissue damage at this point.

Most common symptoms:
Some stiffness
Occasional twinges of pain which seem to go away
Headache and sinus problems
Tightness in shoulder area
Some numbness in fingers
Pain in shoulders thought to be bursitis
Mild visual disturbances

Corrective time:
6 to 18 months

% of Recovery:
100%, however dependant on patient compliance

 

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