Signs and Symptoms You May Be Out of Alignment

Many people tend to overlook the signs of spinal subluxation or misalignment. More often than not, they think that their body is merely aging whenever they feel tired and experience body aches. But a misaligned spine can directly affect your overall health and wellness. If untreated, the misalignment can cause serious medical problems. Here are the warning signs that you need to watch out for:

Numbness or Tingling Sensation. These unusual sensations are often associated with diabetes, seizures, and stroke. But numbness or tingling sensations in your back or extremities can also stem from a compressed spine. When your vertebrae are misaligned, they can cause the spine’s nerves to become impacted even just for a bit. This can interfere with the proper blood flow in your body, resulting in various health issues. These include the feeling as if there are pins or needles on your skin.

Limited Range of Motion. This is one of the most common problems that indicate you may be out of alignment. Patients with limited range of motion will find it hard to use their head, neck, or back like they used to, causing trouble with mobility. The pain or discomfort is often due to stiff joints and tight or misaligned back, neck, or shoulders.

Chronic Aches and Pains. Spinal misalignment can also lead to frequent headaches and chronic pain in the muscles, joints, and back. Patients often report that the problem comes on suddenly. They experience sudden migraines, neck pain, and backaches, even with the slightest movements. It’s easy to rely entirely on painkillers. But chiropractic adjustments can help you find relief from this persistent pain.

You Get Sick Often. As you may already know, your spine connects every part of your body. When your spine is out of alignment, the nerve pathways become irritated. This disrupts communication and compromises the signals being sent to your vital organs, weakening your immune response. So, you’d find that you’re always sick. It’s likely that you’d get colds, allergic reactions, bouts of infections more frequently.

More Obvious Signs. There are cases that spinal misalignment that manifests more visible signs. These include uneven posture and one leg that may appear shorter than the other. Another indication that you may be out of alignment is when the heels on your shoes seem to wear unevenly.

It’s part of human nature to experience falls and other accidents, and even repetitive stresses in our daily lives. Over time, these small injuries can cause the bone structure in your spine to tip, slip, or twist out of its optimal position. If you feel that you may be out of alignment, it’s highly advisable to see a licensed chiropractor.

Do you have any of these signs and symptoms? If you want to be more proactive with your health, contact our chiropractors in Cashae Spine & Sports today. Our team in Silver Spring, Maryland, will help restore the natural alignment of your spine and its function. Call us now at (240) 219-8975 to schedule your consultation.