The brain controls all functions
of the body, and it uses the spinal cord and spinal nerves to
communicate its messages. The spine protects the spinal cord from
injury just as the skull protects the brain.The spine, however,
ages just like the rest of the body, and when it does it undergoes
degenerative changes that can compress the spinal cord and spinal
nerves. This compression, if left untreated, causes dysfunction
of the body. Because pain is usually the last sign of the effects
of this compression, it is important to check the spine regularly.
Chiropractors are the only licensed professionals specifically
trained to identify and treat this compression.
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