Understandably, that is the question that everyone asks. The most common cause of spinal problems is vertebral subluxation. This occurs when the vertebrae becomes locked in one position, causing a slight misalignment and subsequent pressure onto the spinal nerves. As you can see from the picture, impinging the nerves can, in turn interfere with the body functions as listed.

Pain is actually a very poor indicator of subluxations although long standing subluxations inevitably cause pain such as backaches, headaches etc. Subluxations can also cause spinal degeneration (excessive wearing), resulting in Osteoarthritis.

Unfortunately therefore many people do not seek chiropractic care until there are painful symptoms to be treated. This often means the problem has built over many years but something simple triggers the pain such as a "pinched nerve"...it is like your body saying "this is the last straw!

It is quite common for the pain to be in a location totally separate to where the subluxation occurs due to the myriad of nerves that may be interfered with. A better question to understand is "What caused the subluxation?"

Migraine, back pain, neck pain and headaches…our centres are specialist treatment centres for you if you suffer from migraine, neck pain or headaches. For migraine sufferers, it can sometimes be an unfortunate process of trialling several treatments (diet, nutrition, chemical, physical) in order to find what is most helpful for you.

However, recent studies conducted by Dr Tuchin and other researchers around the world, have found that, for some people, the most significant factor in their ongoing migraines and headaches are physical problems treatable with chiropractic. Please do not hesitate to contact Peter for a copy of these research findings.