Question
I recently took my 15 year old daughter complaining of occasional lower back pain to a Maximized Living chiropractor. He took X-rays and told us she has SubLuxation and That she haS lost 50% of her Arc of Life in areas C6, C7 and D1 and that the nerves are being pinched in this area. Further, that the nerves in this area lead to the heart and lungs and that if left uncorrected could lead to serious trouble with these organs later down the road. Her curve is 20 or 25 degrees and according to him should be 45 degrees. He said he would have to take care of this problem before dealing with her lower back pain issues. He adjusted her twice so far. Last night we (along with about 20 other people) listened to his group presentation about how our daughter would end up in serious trouble unless she was treated 3 times a week for 3 months, twice a week then finally once a week for a total of 72 adjustments per year. She would also receive 2 Re-exams, 2 X-rays, 36 Traction, 36 Wobble, 36 Wobble/Wtz and 1 DME (whatever that is) for a total "value" of $8,985.00. He said he would give us a deal charing us only $106.50 monthly. Our insurace covers 24 visits annually. He said she would also be required to exercise at home for about 10 minutes daily. I have no way of knowing whether this type of treatment is truly necessary and in the best interest of my daughter. Also I am concerned that harm may be done to my daughter if he is making adjustments when it is not really necessary. After all, we are talking about her spine. Thank you for any information you can share with me."

Answer
First, congratulations on chiropractic care!!!  Now....let me tell you where i have issues.  First, I have never hear of an "Arc of Life" in relation to the spine.  Yes, there are certain "standard" measurements that are used when reading x rays.  However, the whole of the person has to be taken into account.  They may not have the "optimal" measurement, and it would be perfectly normal for them.  Second, yes, uncorrected subluxations can lead to problems, and it is best to correct them.  Again...I take issue with putting a certain number on how many it will take, and giving a schedule out for 72 visits, costing so much, etc.  This is usually taught by marketing groups to help you maximize the profits of the health center using them.  I would suggest finding a different chiropractor, maybe by a friends referral.  This course of action seems way out of line for normal chiropractic treatment.  
Hope that this helps!!!
PS.  By the way...normal measurement for the cervical curvature is 17cm; not 45.  So, your daughters measurement of 20 would not be that far from normal.