Feel and Function Better with Chiropractic Care

The first thought many people have when they suffer from back or neck pain is, “I need to go to a chiropractor,” because, as research shows, chiropractic adjustments are one of the best ways to relieve that pain. However, research has also shown us that those same adjustments can do much more: positively impact your immune system and help it function at a higher level.

Why it's important:

Relaxation of neck tension after an adjustment is common, leading many people to feel less stressed overall. This is important because when your stress response is reduced, your immune system can fight off illness more effectively. Here's why…

• Inflammation, which is the normal response of a compromised immune system, can increase sympathetic nerve activity.

• Your sympathetic nervous system is responsible for your stress response (fight or flight reaction).

• When your sympathetic nervous system is activated, it inhibits your immune system, which means you can't rest and recover properly.

Next steps: 

Less pain. Less stress. Better overall function. Many of our patients tell us that since starting their treatment, they get sick less often. If you know someone who seems to get sick frequently, share this information. It could be their first step toward a healthier immune system! Better yet, bring them to our upcoming wellness workshop, where they can get all their questions answered and take home a plan. It will be on Thursday, February 27th at 5:30 pm at Alinea Health & Posture. Visit our Facebook page for more details or call us today.

Scientific source:

"Enhanced phagocytic cell respiratory burst induced by spinal manipulation: potential role of substance P." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Septiembre de 1991 | "Spinal Manipulative Therapy Reduces Inflammatory Cytokines but Not Substance P Production in Normal Subjects." Enero de 2006 | "Interleukin 2-regulated in vitro antibody production following a single spinal manipulative treatment in normal subjects." Chiropractic & Osteopathy. Septiembre de 2010 | "Glucose Metabolic Changes in the Brain and Muscles of Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain Treated by Spinal Manipulation Therapy." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017