Chronic pain is exhausting. It creeps into your day, lingers through your sleep, and often leaves you feeling like something just isn’t quite right in your body. If you’ve tried rest, medication, stretching, and nothing seems to stick — it might be time to consider something deeper: subluxation.
At Limitless Chiropractic in Wellington, we see it all the time. People walk through our doors frustrated, exhausted, and still in pain despite doing “all the right things.” And often, the root cause is a subluxation — a joint that’s not moving as it should and is interfering with how your nervous system functions.
What Exactly Is a Subluxation?
The word “subluxation” comes from Latin: sub meaning “less than” and luxation meaning “dislocation.” In chiropractic, we’re not talking about full dislocations — we’re talking about subtle joint dysfunctions. These occur when the vertebrae in your spine lose their normal motion or position. They may not cause instant, sharp pain — but over time, they can quietly wreak havoc.
When a joint isn’t moving the way it should, it places pressure on the nearby nerves and disrupts communication between your brain and body. This creates stress in your nervous system, which can manifest in many forms: tight muscles, inflammation, fatigue, tingling, headaches, digestive issues… and of course, chronic pain.
Chronic Pain: More Than Just Muscles
You might think your chronic pain is a muscle problem — and sometimes it is — but muscles are only part of the story. If your spine is out of sync, your nervous system is under stress. Your body can’t move efficiently, repair properly, or regulate pain the way it’s designed to.
Research shows that people living with chronic back pain often have changes in the brain’s ability to process pain signals due to long-term nerve irritation【1】. If the root of the issue — the subluxation — isn’t addressed, you’re not just managing symptoms; you’re stuck in a loop.
What Causes Subluxations?
Subluxations can be triggered by the Three Ts — thoughts (mental stress), traumas (physical stress), and toxins (chemical stress).
- Thoughts: Stressful life events or chronic anxiety can cause tension patterns in the spine.
- Traumas: Anything from a car accident to repetitive poor posture at work.
- Toxins: Inflammation from diet, lack of hydration, and chemical exposure can affect tissue health.
Subluxations are often cumulative — small habits or injuries repeated over time until the body can no longer compensate.
The Solution? Chiropractic Adjustments.
At Limitless Chiropractic, we specialise in precise adjustments that correct subluxations and restore normal movement to your spine. But that’s not where it ends — we’re also restoring communication in your nervous system.
The result? Your body doesn’t just feel better; it functions better.
Chiropractic care doesn’t chase symptoms — it focuses on the underlying cause. That’s why people under regular chiropractic care often report:
- More energy
- Better sleep
- Fewer headaches
- Improved digestion
- Less pain… and more freedom to live life on their terms
You Deserve More Than Temporary Relief
If chronic pain has become your new normal, we want to remind you: it doesn’t have to be.
Subluxations are often overlooked in traditional care, but they could be the key to unlocking your healing. You deserve a body that moves well, functions optimally, and supports the life you want to live — whether that means chasing your kids, smashing fitness goals, or simply waking up without discomfort.
We’re here to help you do just that.
Ready to Get Checked?
If you’re based in Wellington and are searching for a trusted chiropractor to explore whether subluxation is at the root of your pain, Limitless Chiropractic is ready to support you. Your body is designed to heal, but only if the pathways are clear.lience—so you can get back to doing what you love, without dragging through the day.eck with us today. It could be the most energising thing you do this year.
References:
- Apkarian, A.V., Baliki, M.N., & Geha, P.Y. (2009). Towards a theory of chronic pain. Progress in Neurobiology, 87(2), 81-97.
- Haavik, H., & Murphy, B. (2012). The role of spinal manipulation in addressing disordered sensorimotor integration and altered motor control. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 22(5), 768–776.
- World Health Organization. (2005). WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Chiropractic.
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