Symptoms of Subluxation

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Subluxation is a complex problem and may include any number of different symptoms depending on the type of issue one is dealing with.

Subluxation is an issue that may occur within any of the body’s joints as well as in the spine. When it happens in the spine, it is known as vertebral or chiropractic subluxation. When it occurs in other joints, it is either called a medical or orthopedic subluxation or may be referred to by the joint it affects. This is basically a minor form of dislocation and is usually temporary, though help from a physician will likely be needed to correct the issue. Still, understanding the symptoms will help you know whether or not this is a likely problem.

In the case of orthopedic subluxations, a few different things may occur. This issue commonly occurs in the elbow, shoulder, knees, hips, and fingers. The symptoms for subluxation of the joints will include:

• Severe pain, usually very sharp at the time of the subluxation and then slightly receding in severity after the initial injury occurs.
• Visible displacement and deformity of the joint.
• Stiffness or difficulty moving.

There are also numerous joint specific symptoms for subluxation that may be only related to a specific joint. For instance, atlas subluxation may trigger headaches, neck pain, joint issues, and more.

In the case of vertebral subluxation, a number of symptoms could occur including:

• Balance issues.
• Pain in the neck or back.
• Tenderness and stiffness in the back.
• Spinal muscle spasms.
• Reduced mobility.
• Low energy.

Additional problems may be triggered by the subluxation if it presses on specific nerves, which makes it important to have the issue treated in one way or another.

The fact is that just knowing the different symptoms isn’t likely to be enough to overcome the issue. You’ll need to get a diagnosis from a medical professional and then determine exactly how to go about overcoming the problem. In most cases things like relocation of the joint followed by rest and mild physical therapy will be needed. Depending on the type of issue it can take some time to recover fully from the problem.

Those dealing with a subluxation will need to visit their doctor quickly since the pain and stiffness are often too much to deal with on their own. Getting relief is important, and once you understand the basic symptoms you’ll likely know whether or not you need to seek medical help.