Because of incorrect posture and uneven muscle use, these retaining elements are usually also out of balance and may take longer than the vertebral joints to return to nomalcy. Often after spinal balance has been maintained for long enough, a Doctor of Chiropractic will give certain exercises to help to maintain the balance of the retaining elements. It makes good sense to keep the spine maintained instead of allowing it to degenerate to the point of being painful. It's even more fun to get adjusted when you are not in pain. Chiropractors Chiropractic Physicians are the only ones that are specifically trained to restore spinal balance.
Chiropractors correct subluxations.
No other doctor or profession makes this claim. Chiropractors are extensively trained to accomplish these ends. It is important to note the emphasis of chiropractic. That is, that the body heals itself, it's never the band-aid that heals the cut, it's never the pill that cures the cold. The body, when functioning properly, heals and maintains itself.