The Hidden Science: How Spinal Manipulation Interacts with Your Immune System
Ever wondered what's really happening inside your body during a chiropractic adjustment? Chiropractic adjustments initiate a sophisticated dialogue between your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal structures—a biological conversation that scientists are only now starting to map out. Aurora Chiropractic Center is happy to share this chiropractic research news with you.
YOUR BODY'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Think of your body as a complex communication system where your nerves and immune cells are constantly texting each other. As Dr. Taams explains in her research on neuroimmune interactions, your nervous and immune systems function as interconnected partners—they're perpetually influencing one another, coordinating responses to keep you healthy and functioning optimally. (1) A goal of chiropractic care here at Aurora Chiropractic Center.
THE MECHANICAL MESSAGE
When you receive spinal manipulation, the effects reach further than the movement you feel —you're sending signals throughout your body. Research of late by Lewis and colleagues shares that these "mechano-responsive" signals affect both bone and joint tissues in notable ways. (2) The gentle force applied during spinal manipulation essentially speaks the language your neuroimmune system understands, potentially influencing inflammation, pain perception, and tissue healing.
REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
How does this affect your care? Lutke Schipholt and her research team emphasize that understanding these neuroimmune interactions is vital for treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively. When chiropractors like yours at Aurora Chiropractic Center apply specific manipulations, we're potentially influencing your immune responses at the site of injury or dysfunction—not just providing temporary relief, but addressing underlying inflammatory processes. (3) This explains why many patients report benefits beyond pain relief, like improved mobility, reduced stiffness, and even better overall wellness. Your chiropractic spinal manipulation at Aurora Chiropractic Center isn't just moving something back into place; it could well be triggering a cascade of beneficial biological responses throughout interconnected body systems.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The science is exploring and reporting on what many chiropractic patients have experienced firsthand: spinal manipulation works through multiple pathways at the same time. By understanding how mechanical forces impact neuroimmune cross-talk, we're gaining deeper insight into why chiropractic care can be such a beneficial approach for various musculoskeletal conditions.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the interaction of the immune system further and the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for spine pain patients.
