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Putting the Family in Jupiter Family Chiropractic

"My son Sean and I have been coming to Jupiter Family Chiropractic for about a year. I have always had pain in my lower back. After being treated a few times I noticed that my pain level was reduced. I find that coming on a regular basis has practically eliminated the pain in my lower back. It has also helped me improve my bowling score!

Sean has a significant curvature of his spine. That has caused him to have back pain. He comes for adjustments and massage therapy. These treatments have helped him tremendously. I asked Sean what he liked about coming to Jupiter Family chiropractic he answered, without hesitation, 'The people are very friendly'. I agree. I would be remiss if I did not mention that my oldest son recommended JFC. I thank my son Don for that all the time."

- George and Sean

The human spine consist of 24 movable bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are connected and cushioned by intervertebral disc made of a special type of cartilage. Intervertebral disc provide spacing for the spinal nerves to exit between openings in the posterior joints of the spine. These openings are called intervertebral foramina. The disc along with the posterior joints of each vertebrae are responsible for the flexibility of the spine. Spinal misalignments called subluxations can cause changes in the function of the disc and posterior joints. These changes can alter the shape of the disc and the intervertebral foramina where the delicate spinal nerves exit. The result is irritation to the spinal nerves that send and receive information between the body and the brain.

The Cervical Spine consists of 7 vertebrae with spinal nerves traveling to the face, ears, eyes, tongue, sinuses, eustation tubes, vocal cords, pharynx, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, neck muscles and shoulders. Possible effects of malfunction are: headaches, nervousness, insomnia, colds, fatigue, allergies, sinus trouble, runny nose, earache, pain around eyes, acne, pimples, throat conditions, stiff neck and upper arm pain.