Alice Behr Chiropractic - Alice Behr

Dr. Alice S. Behr graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York Chiropractic College in 1986. A Doctorate of Chiropractic provided the perfect way to help people using natural hands on approach with the complement of her deep knowledge of nutrition from her B.S. in Biochemistry. An interest in biomechanics and sports injuries began at an early age as she was a competitive speed skater during her teen years.

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Early in life the foundation for a normal spine is created. The normal spine must develop proper curves from front to back in order to achieve full stability and flexibility. In the womb the infant's spine is in a "C" configuration. As the infant develops enough strength to elevate the head a forward curve is developed in the neck.

In simplest terms, a subluxation a.k.a. Vertebral Subluxation) is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves. How does this affect you? Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body.

This is a representation of one type of subluxation. A subluxation, as defined by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges is: "A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health."