A symptom may only be the tip of the iceberg – with a much bigger problem lying under the surface. A symptom is just a symptom – it isn’t the cause. Symptoms are a bit like the fire alarm going off, to warn you that there is a problem. The fire alarm is not the problem, the fire is!
It is also important to understand that symptoms may be due to dysfunction in a part of the spine that seems unrelated to the problem area
For example, you have pain in your left knee. It’s hard to imagine that this pain could have anything to do with your spine. But, if your spine is not moving properly, it may interrupt the flow of information from your leg to your brain and back again. Poor movement sustained over time often creates an imbalance in your body and may cause pain.