There is an inherent wisdom in the body, which contains all subconscious knowledge, memory, and emotions. The body is the bridge between the conscious and subconscious aspects of ourselves, and is a reflection of every aspect of our being. When there is insufficient communication between the conscious and subconscious aspects of ourselves, problems arise. Pain is one of the signals of this disharmony: it lets us know when something needs to be changed, and prevents us from damaging ourselves further. The human body has an amazing capacity to compensate for stress, which includes the stress of faulty alignment or bio mechanics. When our body has reached the limit of our adaptive capacity, pain and dysfunction arise, often in an area distant from the original problem. In order to achieve lasting results, it is important to identify and treat the source of the problem.