Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care

One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to chiropractic care is that it only pertains to the neck, back or spine. This is extremely far from the truth, as chiropractic treatment can benefit you in areas all over the body, from head to toe. This neck and back notion has come about because the majority of patients that doctors of chiropractic receive are indeed for these areas of the body. However, there are a large number of people who seek out care for ailments, aches and pains that do not pertain to these areas. Still not convinced? 

Take a look at some of these unexpected benefits of chiropractic care:

Chiropractic care can boost overall immunity. A healthy immune systemis able to effectively fight off most of the bacteria and viruses that we encounter on a daily basis. This is why we are not sick every single day, year round. The nervous system controls the functions of cells, organs and tissues within the body, and even a slight misalignment can reduce its ability to function properly. Chiropractic care can realign the spine, freeing up the immune system to fight off intruders as effectively as possible. In fact, people who are regularly adjusted have fewer colds than others who are not.

Chiropractic adjustments can improve your digestion. The large amount ofnerves that run through the spine also control the stomach and its function. If the vertebrae in this particular area are improperly aligned, those nerves can begin calling the body to create more acid, resulting in gas,  heartburn, and even acid-reflux. Chiropractic adjustments help the nerves in the thoracic spine to stay aligned and to function at 100 percent.

Chiropractic treatment increases overall energy. Through the reduction of tension on the spine and by freeing the nerves that may become trapped due to constant use, chiropractic care can help the body with the flow of blood in a timely manner. An ineffective central nervous system can bog us down and suck energy from us. Proper alignment and relief from pain in the joints can restore energy and help you to stay more alert and healthy.

Chiropractic may be able to help you lower your blood pressure. Chiropractic adjustments are aimed to specifically target the nerves in the upper neck; often referred to as the “Atlas adjustment,” it is medically proven to have stabilizing effects on blood pressure.

Chiropractic care can help you breathe better. The lungs are no different form the rest of the body in that they rely heavily on nerve function to travel unimpeded from the brain to the spinal cord in order for them to work. A misalignment in the thoracic and mid-cervical regions of the spine can lead to lung function issues such as asthma. Correcting these subluxations helps to greatly reduce inflammation in the lungs and increase the ability to breathe freely.

Consult your primary care physician or chiropractor for any medical related advice.