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The Phases of Degeneration
Your spine degenerates in stages or phases:
Degeneration Phase 1 (Usually birth to age 20)
First your spine loses its normal balance. There may be a loss of normal spinal curves. Your nerves may be affected and the vital life energy that flows over them is interfered with. Also your joints, discs, nerves and posture are stressed and age more quickly. Surprisingly, there may be no pain other than occasional minor discomfort. Also present may be a slight lessening of energy and slight height loss. Response to spinal care is generally good.
Degeneration Phase 2 (Age 20 to 40)
Here there is a much greater degree of decay, disc narrowing and bone spurs (deformations); postural changes are much worse. This condition is very common (by age 40, 80% of males and 76% of females exhibit moderate disc degeneration). Spinal canal narrowing or stenosis may occur. This phase is characterized by more aches and pains, fatigue and a diminished ability to cope with stress. Height continues to decrease. With chiropractic care from Bailey Chiropractic Centre of High Point, North Carolina, significant improvement is possible.
Degeneration Phase 3 (Age 40 to 65)
Here there are more postural imbalances, increased nerve damage, permanent scar tissue and advanced bone deformation. Physical and/or mental weakness or disability begin. Also found in this phase is permanent loss of height and loss of energy. With care some reversal is possible.
Degeneration Phase 4 (65 and older)
This is the most advanced stage of subluxation degeneration. The postural imbalance is severe and motion is limited. There is severe nerve damage, permanent scar tissue is formed and the bones may begin to fuse. In this phase we find pain, various degrees of physical or mental disability, and continued loss of energy and height. By now the condition is considered irreversible, although Dr. Bailey may give some symptomatic relief.
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