Neuropathophysiology Improper spinal function can choke, stretch, or irritate delicate nerve tissue. The resulting nervous system dysfunction can cause symptoms elsewhere in the body. Myopathology Muscles supporting the spine can weaken, atrophy, or become tight and go into spasm. The resulting scar tissue changes muscle tone, requiring repeated spinal adjustments. Histopathology A rise in temperature from an increase in blood and lymph supplies result in swelling and inflammation.
Discs can bulge, herniate, tear, or degenerate.
Other soft tissues may suffer permanent damage. Pathophysiology Bone spurs and other abnormal bony growths attempt to fuse malfunctioning spinal joints. The spinal decay, scar tissue, and long-term nerve dysfunction can cause other systems of the body to malfunction.