WHAT IS A SEGMENTAL DYSFUNCTION?

In an ideally functioning spine, each vertebral segment should maintain proper alignment and structural balance in relation to the others. Segmental Dysfunction, also referred to as the Vertebral Subluxation Complex, describes an abnormal three-dimensional displacement or misalignment of an individual spinal segment.

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At Corrective Spinal Rehab, we do not expect anyone to present with a spine in perfectly symmetrical alignment. Minor deviations are common and, in most cases, clinically insignificant. However, when a spinal segment shifts beyond physiological norms, it can impose abnormal mechanical stress on the surrounding soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, intervertebral discs, and even adjacent neural structures.

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Such dysfunctions may give rise to a variety of Secondary Conditions, or symptoms, which are often the body’s way of compensating for or reacting to the underlying structural imbalance.

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Our clinical objective is to identify these significant misalignments and apply specific corrective strategies to restore segmental integrity and functional stability helping to reduce symptoms and prevent further deterioration.