You shouldn’t feel sick and tired for no reason. When working properly, your body functions at its best and cures itself. That won’t happen if your spine is out of alignment. The brain sends messages to keep the body functioning at peak performance, but the misalignment causes an interruption of the message. The function ceases, never occurs, or is scrambled. A chiropractor in Eden Prairie, MN, can help. It won’t prevent all problems, but when other issues exist, the brain will identify the cause and send a message that prepares the body to heal itself.
When people have a headache, many take ibuprofen or aspirin for relief. Both can cause serious digestive issues, which include bleeding and ulcers. Daily use of aspirin can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and bleeding. Long-term use of ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart attacks. Most headaches occur because of muscle tension. One clinical study found that almost 3/4ths of the migraine victims received a noticeable improvement after receiving chiropractic treatments. Other studies show that chiropractic care is very effective when the headache comes from neck tension.
Your nervous system communicates with the immune and endocrine systems via messenger molecules called IL-2. If your spine is misaligned, those messages are scrambled or don’t flow freely. It causes stress and changes, which lead to a poor immune response and makes the body susceptible to disease. The messaging may trigger an overreaction from the sympathetic nervous system that causes excess cortisol and other stress hormones and affects the immune response. Studies show that chiropractic adjustments to a pinched area can improve white blood cell count, increase CD4+T cells, and improve immunity.
Prolonged stress is the leading cause of many diseases, including high blood pressure, digestive issues, heart disease, and diabetes. It causes the fight or flight response that increases blood sugar levels and makes other changes in the body that, over time, lead to digestive issues. When a chiropractor works with the spine, he realigns it so it processes the messages properly to help stop nerve irritation, improve circulation, and reduce stress.
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