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Chiropractic has been well established as a method for treating neck or lower back pain.
But many may be surprised to hear there may be other health benefits to adjustments.
Dr. Tony Rodriguez of the
Infinite Healing Center says getting regular adjustments can assist in improving health and wellness by restoring the functioning of the nervous system and the mechanics of your spine.
By adjusting the spine the body can function at a much higher level though free flow of nerve impulses and by a stimulation of the autonomic nervous system.
Dr. Rodriguez says nerves that exit the spine connect to every organ within the body.
When a nerve becomes irritated the organ begins to function differently and sometimes inappropriately.
Here are some of the benifits some patients report following adjustments:
1. Restoration of nerve flow which provides the patient a general sense of well-being.
2. Improvement of flexibility and vitality.
3. Improvment in health conditions like allergies, blood pressure, and digestion.
Digestion problemsIn the case of digestive disorders such as acid reflux, stomach ulcers and constipation there can be a direct link to a spinal problem as the cause.
Dr. Rodriguez says in the mid back the 5th thoracic vertebra relays information to the stomach.
Adjusting a fixed or subluxated vertebra in this area can directly improve symptoms.
Additionally, the 1st lumbar vertebra connects to the large intestine, which if irritated can create diarrhea or constipation.
A second and just as important cause of digestive problems is reaction to irritants and foods.
This inflammation of the gut can lead to a whole host of problems stemming from poor gut function.
Improper digestion and absorption of food can lead to bacterial overgrowth and an inability for the gut lining to keep out bad guys.
A chiropractor can order tests that can point out irritants in foods and bacterial imbalance that may be a part of the problem.
AllergiesAllergies are estimated to affect 30 million Americans. An allergic response is an over protective response from the immune system to an allergen: pollen, dust, milk, dog or cat dander.
For most, these allergens don't create a negative response. But, for many of those that do suffer from allergies, the reaction may not directly be related to the offending allergen.
Dr. Rodriguez says in the spine, the 3rd cervical vertebra directly correlates with the sinuses.
Relieving pressure in the neck can help clear sinuses and reduce allergy symptoms. He adds, food is one of the most common types of allergies.
The guts inability to filter can create fatigue, congestion and outright allergic reactions.
Hypertension1 in 3 Americans suffer from hypertension currently and the rate is steadily going up. The list is long to the damaging effects of hypertension.
And to date, the most efficient way of treating it is with diet and medication.
Dr. Rodriguez says a recent study in medical literature shows that chiropractic has the ability to lower blood pressure an average of 14 points(mmHg).
14mm Hg is the equivalent result of two anti-hypertension medications.
The study cited an adjustment to the upper cervical spine produced significantly better results than a "sham" adjustment.
More information regarding this study is available online.
For more information visit the WebMD website.
Stress ManagementStress is the bane of modern society, and is a contributing factor with almost every disease known to man. But stress comes in multiple forms.
The way I look at it, stress is anything that detracts from your body's ability to thrive.
Stress can be physical, such as an injury or typing on a computer for eight hours a day. Stress can be chemical.
It can be cigarettes or over-consumption of alcohol or refined foods. Stress is also emotional. As in managing morning traffic or dealing with challenging relationships.
In any of case, dealing with the damaging stress is imperative in getting a better grip on health and improving daily function.
Chiropractic helps not only in improving sympathetic regulation. This is the portion of nervous system that regulates that stress-flight or fight response.
But chiropractors are trained in helping people improve their lifestyle by suggesting diet and activity modification.
For more information regarding these or other health related topics call Dr. Rodriguez at 480-985-7070.
