Why do I have pain?

Pain isn’t the problem—it’s the body’s fire alarm! It's easy to think aches and pains are just part of life (hello, busy schedules and “sleeping funny”), but really, pain is your body waving a flag and saying, “Hey, something needs some attention!”

Here’s the scoop: from day one—yep, even those baby tumbles—our bodies take on stress. Every awkward fall, car ride, too-long day at the desk, or even just keeping up with daily life can put pressure on your spine and nervous system. Add in emotional ups and downs, family or work stress, and all sorts of other challenges, and our bodies end up carrying a pretty full load.

Most of the time, we only notice something is off once that stress piles up and our body sounds the alarm with discomfort or pain. But the real issue often starts long before we feel anything at all.

All this daily wear and tear can change the way your spine moves and lines up. Muscles get tight, joints can get a bit “stuck,” and your nervous system might get a little grumpy. When this happens, we call it a subluxation. These stuck or misaligned joints can lead to two big problems: early wear and tear (degeneration) and mix-ups in the way your brain and body talk to each other.

Bottom line—subluxations make everything just a bit harder than it needs to be, from moving well to staying well. But you’re here, and that’s the first big step toward helping your body get back to its happy place!