Spinal Weakness Can Cause Many Problems

Cause of Fatigue and Poor Health

One of the functions of the human spinal column is to hold the body upright; in fact every part of the body is directly or indirectly supported by the bones making up the spine.

When the spine is weak, this is reflected in the carriage of the body.  The shoulders are humped over, the lower abdomen sticks out, and the chest is unnaturally sunken.  All in all, the appearance is that of a person too weak to hold himself up properly.

An individual with this spinal weakness usually complains of general weakness and lack of endurance and in addition he may have a specific complaint of the lower back being weak.

Importance of Spine

The extreme importance of the spine lies in the fact that inside of the bones of the spinal column lies the spinal cord which connects the brain with other parts of the body.  Between adjacent vertebrae, there emerges a pair of nerves, arising from the spinal cord and carrying nerve impulses to and from the various organs, muscles and tissues.  When a part of the spine is affected by weakness, there may be a slipping of one or more of these vertebras.  The slipping induces pressure on the nerves and the pressure in turn interferes with the normal healthily functioning of whatever organs those particular nerves serve.

Adjustments Bring Improvement

Sometimes these abnormalities of positions are so sight that they are not found unless the patient is examined by Dr. Bartell, who is specially trained to discover them.  Adjustment which restores the vertebrae to their normal relationship will be followed by almost immediate improvement.  Regular chiropractic checkups can keep you feeling great!