Chiropractors often call the curve that is seen on an x-ray in a healthy neck "The Arc of Life". The curves that are seen when viewing the spine from the side are our primary defense against shock absorbtion. When we lose these curves, due to subluxations or trauma, our spine degenerates quickly because all of the forces are then transmitted to the bones and to the discs which can only withstand so much force.
In today's society in which the majority of the population is extremely sedentary and most of our time is spent in front of a computer, driving or watching television it is very common to see patients who have lost the arc of life. In order to let you know the importance of these spinal curves here is a stagering statistic; for every 7 degrees of lost curve in our neck, we lose 60% of the messages that normally travel between our brains and our bodies!!! Yikes. Luckily, chiropractic has been shown to at least maintain the current state of our spines and in many cases improve the curve. For more information on how to obtain and then maintain your arc of life please visit www.powaywellness.com
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