Blown Fuses and Body Signals: How Physical Stress Keeps Causing Subluxations

You’ve started getting chiropractic care, and you’ve felt the difference. But maybe you’re wondering—why do subluxations keep coming back?

Why Physical Stress Keeps Showing Up

1. Old Injuries + New Habits = Trouble

Past injuries—like falls, car accidents, or sports mishaps—may seem fully healed. But internally, their effects can linger in your spine. Add in modern stressors like poor posture, phone use, or repetitive tasks, and it’s easy to see why the same problem areas keep flaring up.

2. The Way You Work

Your daily movements at work matter. Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing all day, or lifting on a job site, how you move (or don’t move) impacts spinal alignment. Repetitive motions and one-sided activities create imbalances that your adjustments help correct, but daily awareness is key.

3. Home Life Habits

From sleeping awkwardly on the couch to carrying kids on one hip or pushing a heavy lawnmower, everyday physical demands add up. These microtraumas might seem harmless at the time, but they contribute to the ongoing stress your spine has to manage.

4. Sports and Fitness

Exercise, of course, is essential for a healthy lifestyle—but it can also be a source of stress. Sports that favor one side (like tennis or golf), or high-impact movements can trigger or re-aggravate subluxations. Regular chiropractic care helps support your body through the wear and tear of staying active.

5. Birth Trauma and Structural Patterns

Some people were subluxated as newborns, especially after difficult deliveries. These long-standing patterns can be easily reactivated by life’s physical demands. Ongoing care helps re-train your spine and nervous system to hold better alignment over time.

If you were subluxated at birth, your spine may have long-standing patterns that are easily re-triggered by lifestyle choices. Continued care helps interrupt these patterns while your body learns better alignment.