When you stop and think about it, your body is rather delicate. Each system must work correctly, and each little element must be in the right place at time to avoid pain and dysfunction. When it comes to misalignment of the spine or subluxations with vertebrae, much more can go wrong than just annoying aches. In fact, did you know that spinal alignment and health can help your brain function?
Here are just some of the benefits that chiropractic adjustments offer your brain and body with an appropriately positioned spine!
Better Communication Between Your Brain and Your Body
When it comes to controlling your entire body, your nervous system needs to function properly, which requires a smooth, strong connection. Your spine houses the largest and most important nerve that connects directly from the brain to other areas of the body, meaning that if your spine is not aligned correctly, this communication can become interrupted.
Throughout the body, various systems can falter or experience issues like indigestion or lowered immunity. In the brain, jammed signals because of misalignment can result in memory lapses, slower cognitive processing, and mental fatigue. On the other hand, when the instructions can flow down the spinal cord from the brain to the rest of the body, you can think more clearly.
Less Anxiety and Stress
Especially if your spinal subluxations impinge on the spinal cord, pain can cause more than just a little anxiety and stress. Impaired function restricts your physical abilities, including mobility. As a result, you may find it difficult to exercise regularly. However, when you struggle with pain or range of motion, both your mental and physical health can suffer, increasing stress and discontent.
Improved Sleep
Have you ever tried to sleep when your back hurts? It can be impossible to get comfortable and stay asleep for hours at a time. During the day, you can feel extreme fatigue—only contributing to feeling worse—and get no relief or restorative sleep at night. Resolving your subluxations and taking pressure off nerves in the spine can allow your brain and body to relax and recharge peacefully for the next day.
Healthier Posture and Oxygen Flow
Every part of your body requires the use of oxygen and blood to keep these systems working as designed. Your misaligned spine can not only stop the easy flow of signals from your nerves to the brain (and vice versa), but it can also interfere with the flow of oxygen and blood in your body, limiting your energy and longevity. The opposite is true as well: when you maintain healthy posture, oxygen and blood can travel throughout your body more freely, helping you carry on living your best life.
Fortunately, your chiropractor can help you overcome spinal misalignment. In fact, this treatment is their specialty! They don’t mask problems or merely address the symptoms of spinal misalignment—they correct the source. Adjustments to your joints, especially the spine can result in a longer-term solution that can improve your life in many ways without drugs, surgery, and other more expensive and dangerous methods. So talk to your chiropractor today and schedule your first adjustment.
About the Author
Dr. Zinovy Chukhman has worked in rehabilitation from injuries for more than 20 years. After he earned his chiropractic degree at Parker College of Chiropractic, he continued to learn and develop his expertise by becoming certified in all four levels of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. To adjust patients, he uses many techniques, including the Gonstead, Thompson, and flexion-distraction. To book your appointment with Dr. Z at AlignRight Chiropractic in Richardson, TX, call our office at 972-907-2800 or click here.
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