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When there
is spinal
joint
malfunction,
the discs,
ligaments,
and other
connective
tissue are
affected,
too.
While
technically
you can't
have a
"slipped"
disc, the
soft pulpy
discs that
separate
each spinal
vertebra can
tear, bulge,
herniate,
and
degenerate.
Ligaments
and other
connective
tissues in
the area of
the
malfunctioning
spinal joint
are often
involved.
Inflammation
and swelling
accompany
the
accumulation
of blood and
lymph,
causing a
rise in
temperature.
Unlike most
other
tissues of
the body,
discs and
ligaments
have a poor
blood
supply. This
makes the
healing of
soft tissues
a very slow
and
time-consuming
process.
In fact,
complete
healing
often
requires
continued
care even
after the
relief of
obvious
symptoms.
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