Joint Fixation
 

A study by T. Videman called: Experimental models of osteoarthritis: published in Clinical Biomechanics produced the following conclusions:

"Scar tissue begins to be deposited immediately upon immobilization (when the joint is stuck or fixated) and serves to further decrease mobility. Within two weeks eburnation in bone is detectable and x-ray evidence of joint space narrowing, osteophyte formation (calcium spur), and subchondral sclerosis is apparent." 

“All situations that lead to immobilization can cause some degree of degenerative change in the musculoskeletal system ... irreversible bone and joint changes were found after just two weeks of immobilization ... periodic immobilization over more than 30 days leads to progressive osteoarthritis ... periodic short term immobilization has harmful joint effects that are cumulative ... observable osteoarthritic changes were found in immobilized joints in as little as 3 weeks...”

Long term chiropractic care has two primary objectives:
1. The maintenance of health
2. The development of health or wellness

There was a time in chiropractic, before the publication of this study, that chiropractors routinely recommended a “once a month” check-up schedule. Now that we know that permanent damage can take place in as little as two weeks, chiropractic now recommends a subluxation check up every 7-10 days to prevent possible permanent damage.

The minimum expectation of regular, long term care should be “no new damage.” That being the case, what would be the minimum check-up schedule for someone interested in maintenance or wellness care? 
 

The answer? Weekly subluxation check-ups for the family. Ask us about our family wellness plan.