Spinal misalignments cause the spine to wear out prematurely. Over time, the body lays down calcium bone spurs in these areas, which eventually fuse together. This form of naturally occuring spinal fusion ‘welds’ the bones together in a misaligned way, which leads to increased pain and decreased function.

This patient is a 41-year old woman with severely reversed neck curve and considerable degeneration of the vertebrae.  She reported almost no neck pain. However, she works at a busy office where she is required to type a great deal, and can no longer work because her hands tire more and more quickly, becoming numb. By the time she came to my office, she had already undergone three carpal tunnel surgeries, which had no effect. Straightening the cervical spine of this patient with gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments relieved the pressure on the spinal nerves of the neck.  The patient’s symptoms went away and she returned to work. She continues to come in for periodic adjustments to maintain the corrections we’ve made.