How Can I Tell If I Have A Vertebral Subluxation?
The only accurate way to determine if you suffer from subluxations is to receive a chiropractic evaluation. However, a number of signs and symptoms are commonly associated with the vertebral subluxation, including:
  • neck pain, tenderness, soreness 
  • back pain, tenderness, soreness 
  • muscle stiffness
  • headaches
  • dizziness or balance problems
  • muscle spasm or tightness
  • muscle weakness
  • reduced mobility
  • pain, numbness or tingling
  • joint pain and stiffness
  • low energy
  • poor overall state of health
  • poor tissue healing, slow healing
  • poor organ function


Individuals who are not currently experiencing pain or other discomforts are not necessarily "subluxation free."  As described, pain is a very poor indicator of disease processes, including the presence of subluxations. Subluxations are similar to cavities in that many times a significant amount of damage is present before symptoms such as pain are felt. This is why we recommend, like your dentist, that individuals seek periodic spinal evaluations to check for the presence of subluxations and other spinal abnormalities, even in the absence of pain.