Symptoms —
- Dull ache anywhere;
- Sharp pain in a joint or muscle;
- Radiating pain, shooting pains;
- Numbness and/or tingling along any dermatome or in hands/feet;
- Antalgia — body gets “stuck” in abnormal position (bent over, etc.);
- Difficulty/pain with any normal movements, sitting/getting up, turning over in bed, walking, standing.
Common Causes of Misalignments —
- Injuries: falls, sports injuries, car accidents, any sudden stress or blow;
- Improper Lifting: you can hurt your back even if the object is not heavy;
- Over-stretching: reaching too hard for something out of range;
- Twisting or over-stretching your spine;
- Improper Sleeping Position: sleeping on stomach, or any position where the spine is kinked or bowed by poor/incorrect support;
- Repetitive movements: especially if positioning is bad;
- Poor Posture or poor sitting, sleeping habits;
- Tension, Anxiety, Stress: all these will cause or exacerbate any problem.