Regular chiropractic care helps align curves in the spine and alleviates neck pain. It also stretches tight muscles and strengthens weak ones that contribute to poor posture.
Rather than treating only one condition at a time, chiropractic care maximizes the body’s ability to function as an integrated whole. This helps people decrease multiple different physician and health center visits for things like allergies, asthma, heart disease, digestion issues and immune disorders.
A misalignment (subluxation) in the spine can create pressure on nerves and hinder their normal communication with your brain. Chiropractic adjustments help to remove this pressure and allow your central nervous system to function within its original parameters.
Then, when you encounter a threat the immune system is better equipped to detect and respond appropriately. A properly functioning immune system also means that fewer infections are picked up during common illnesses.
There are multiple types of headaches, and each type can be caused by a variety of things. Visiting your family chiropractor can help you discover any underlying issues that may be contributing to your chronic headaches. Oftentimes, the pain is caused by a misalignment of your spine that can be corrected with spinal manipulation. Using over-the-counter or prescription medications to manage your symptoms will only mask the problem, leaving you with long-term discomfort.
Chiropractic adjustments correct the spine’s misalignment, allowing the central nervous system to function properly and send and receive messages, including the immune system messages that fight bacteria and viruses. When the immune system is functioning at its best, your body can ward off illness and heal faster from injuries.
Studies show that patients who see a chiropractor regularly experience lower stress levels and an improved mental state. This can lead to better self-esteem and a stronger sense of confidence in your body.