ChiroTherm · Homer, Alaska
Subluxation in Homer, Alaska
Understanding chiropractic terminology and how your spinal function is evaluated.
Understanding your symptoms
In chiropractic practice, “subluxation” is a term used to describe a spinal joint problem involving altered movement or function. Usage varies among practitioners. We explain what our examination findings mean for your symptoms and care.
Your evaluation
Your evaluation considers symptoms, movement, relevant neurological findings, and spinal thermal evaluation. We interpret these findings together rather than using a label alone to determine your care.
Care suited to your findings
When appropriate, care may include chiropractic adjustments, mobility work, and corrective exercise. Recommendations focus on your symptoms, movement, and function. We discuss other evaluation when findings suggest it is needed.
Patient education
Explore these conditions in 3D
Select a video to watch. These animations illustrate examples and do not establish your diagnosis or treatment plan.
Subluxation
A question patients ask
Does this mean a vertebra is dislocated?
Chiropractic use of the term should not be confused with a traumatic partial dislocation. A suspected dislocation or serious injury requires medical assessment.
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New patients can book online. Returning patients: reply to your appointment reminder text from our 406 number to schedule or change a visit. Texting is preferred; you may call if you prefer.
1130 Ocean Drive, Suite A · Homer, Alaska