Health Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustment

If you are experiencing headaches, back pain, digestion issues, or other joint pain you may be an ideal candidate for chiropractic care. Many patients have had these issues for years but have not considered visiting a chiropractor to review their case.

Your back, neck, and spine are responsible for maintaining our overall posture. The spinal cord also passes through your spinal column, so you may experience issues in other places that are caused by poor spine health. You may recognize problems that are immediately connected to your spine; there are some other health benefits that aren’t as apparent.
 

Headaches

The cause of both tension and migraine headaches can be traced to the muscles in your back. When your back muscles are injured or strained, they can trigger excruciating headaches. While you may recognize that your back hurts, many patients suggest that they take pain medication to manage the immediate discomfort.

However, if your muscles are strained due to issues with your spine, a chiropractic adjustment help. An adjustment can relieve muscle issues and reduce the frequency and intensity of your headaches. Headaches associated with back pain are one of the most common reasons that people visit a chiropractor.
 

Acid Reflux

Studies have recently found that chiropractic patients have often found the relief of symptoms associated with acid reflux in just a few appointments. Even children who experience acid reflux have seen that within four treatments that there has been a significant reduction in their symptoms.

While it may not seem like chiropractic adjustment would help acid reflux, it is essential to recognize the nervous system’s role in intestinal health. The gut is lined with nerves that help process nutrition. Problems with nerves being able to communicate with the brain are often found in the spine.  A properly aligned spine helps to reduce or eliminate issues with nervous system responses resulting in effective digestive processes.
 

Ear Infections

Along the same lines as acid reflux, our ears are linked through our spinal system. Our ability to fight an ear infection can be hindered by compromised spine health. Patients that experience frequent ear infections have found that chiropractic adjustments can reduce or eliminate the frequency or duration of ear infections.
 

High Blood Pressure

Recent studies into the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments have linked a lowering of blood pressure in patients who have hypertension. Adjustments have been just as effective as two medications targeted specifically at lowering blood pressure.

Many patients feel that the benefits of chiropractic adjustments certainly go beyond their ability to stop taking additional medications. These results have even lasted up to six months after the last adjustment.
 

Low Blood Pressure

Patients who have been diagnosed with hypotension have also been keen to receive chiropractic adjustments to help their blood pressure. Researchers believe that proper spine health helps to promote homeostasis within the body. This helps our bodies regulate proper chemical levels and physical responses because the nervous system can freely communicate between the body and brain.
 

Surgery Prevention

Patients that have experienced severe or moderate back pain are typically open to a wide range of options to reduce their discomfort. It should be no surprise that as medication or other therapies fall short of their expectation that they consult with surgeons.

Reviewing your case with a chiropractor can postpone or prevent your need for surgery. This also improves your overall quality of life because your body does not need to recover from an invasive procedure.
 

Overview

If you are experiencing lower back or neck pain, a chiropractic adjustment should be a consideration for your treatment. While you may require multiple visits, the health benefits and immediate pain relief of chiropractic adjustments can easily be justified. Consult with your chiropractor to review your case and discuss your treatment options.