INFLAMMATION IS NOT JUST ABOUT PAIN! AND NEITHER IS CHIROPRACTIC!
Science is now focusing on the effects of inflammation on the function of organs in the body, not just on pain. They call it SIRS – systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
More dangerous than inflammation caused by an injury is what is known as persistent low-level inflammation. This comes from the physical, emotional, and dietary stresses we encounter every day.
This low-level inflammation is being linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and even Alzheimer’s.
Of course, Celebrex and other anti-inflammatories have been taken off the market due to
severe side effects! Even typical NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin have been found to cause ulcers and other gastric problems.
SO WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT THE INFLAMMATION?
The problem is that most of this low-level inflammation is present WITHOUT PAIN.
The body has pain receptors called NOCICEPTORS, which send pain signals to the brain.
Facts:
- Nociceptors increase with decreased movement of the musculoskeletal system, ESPECIALLY THE SPINE.
- This decreased movement and misalignment of the spine will take place WITHOUT SYMPTOMS until SIGNIFICANT damage has been done.
THE SOLUTION
- Understand that the central nervous system (CNS) controls every system in the body including the entire healing and repair process.
- Improper motion and misalignment of the spine will interfere with the CNS.
- Chiropractic manipulation restores motion to the spinal joints reducing nociceptors which will REDUCE INFLAMMATION.
- Chiropractic manipulation relieves pressure on “pinched nerves” which will REDUCE INFLAMMATION.
- As a bonus, chiropractic manipulation releases endorphins which decrease pain.
Regular chiropractic care, ESPECIALLY when there are no symptoms is the best way to control inflammation to not only keep pain away, but insure the best health your body is capable of having. Saves time and money over the long run too!
