Theoretically at birth we are born perfect; all muscles are completely balanced, all nerves are normal and all organs are functioning at 100%.  We have perfect posture which is present until we are subjected to some type of stress beyond what our body can adapt. 

Types of Stress:

1. Physical lifting & straining or slips & falls
2. Dietary nutrition or lack thereof
3. Emotional demands of family, friends and careers
4. Lack of sleep
5. Lack of exercise and the list goes on.

Normally our body can handle stress and adapt to it; however, sometimes we are subjected to stress beyond what the body can handle.  When this occurs, our bodies shut down or turn off certain parts of our body in an effort to protect other parts.

The systems that shut down can involve nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic drainage, muscles and organs.  If these systems are left turned off for an extended time, malfunction and disease can occur in the tissues involved.  This can result in stomach problems, kidney malfunctions, heart disorders, pain, headaches, back pain, etc.  Along with these systems being turned off, muscles are blocked and do not work. 

Good Health

It is important to note that as long as all parts of the body are working normally, good health will be the end result.  Health comes from the inside of the body as long as all muscles are balanced, we have good posture and our spine is held erect in its normal position. 

However, if a muscle becomes blocked in the lower part of your spine, you may not feel any symptoms.  The muscle will begin to pull until it pulls the spine out of place.  When the vertebrae are out of place nerves get pinched or irritated and body resistance is lowered which sometimes allows disease to occur.  The time that has elapsed between when the muscle first became blocked until symptoms are present may be as long as 10 to 15 months. 

Muscle testing

Treatment consists of the following:

1. Touching spots on your head, spine, feet and body
2. Pushing on a muscle or perhaps stretching it to see if it is normal
3. Adjusting misaligned vertebrae back into place
4. Getting pressure off the nerves by rebalancing the spinal muscles and ligaments so they can regain their holding power
5. Testing to ensure the muscles and systems are all turned on and working together properly. 

Healing

When treatment is completed, the spine and nervous system will be stabilized and the body will heal itself.  If only the vertebrae are adjusted and the muscles are not rebalanced, then the vertebrae would keep going out of place.  You can enjoy a happier, healthier life with regular chiropractic and kinesiology check-ups to help alleviate the effects daily stress have on our bodies.