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How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Your Overall Health

Chiropractic adjustments are commonly performed treatments that take place around 1 million times each day in the United States. With so many people receiving this treatment, it’s no surprise that nearly 80% of patients say it’s very effective for them! 

Despite many people thinking that these adjustments involve just “popping” the specific area of pain, chiropractic care focuses on treating the whole body, rather than just the symptoms of an ailment.  

In fact, chiropractic adjustments can be used to treat a variety of ailments from back pain to headaches and even digestive issues. Our team here at Gulf Coast Rehab & Wellness will break down the various benefits of chiropractic care! 

Decrease Muscle & Joint Pain 

Nearly half of the adults in the US suffer from back pain, leading to various long-term issues and a lower quality of life. One of the first things people notice when they start chiropractic care is a decrease in their muscle and joint pain. Despite back pain being the most common, chiropractic care isn’t just for back pain. Patients who suffer from neck pain, joint pains, headaches, and even migraines can all experience relief! 

When your spine is properly aligned, it can improve blood flow throughout the entire body; allowing your injured or inflamed areas to receive the much-needed nutrients and oxygen that your blood carries! 

Reduce the Frequency of Headaches & Migraines 

As the blood flow is improved, you will likely see a reduction in the frequency of headaches or migraines. Chronic migraines are sometimes caused by a simple misalignment in the neck; If a chiropractor were to adjust that area, your migraine symptoms could be greatly reduced.  

Boost Your Immunity  

Did you know that adjustments can help you stay healthy and boost your immunity? It’s true! Regular chiropractic care is not just beneficial for back and neck pain relief, but it also helps to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. Misalignments in the spine can be causing interference with the nervous system, leading to a weakened immune system.  

A gentle, yet effective adjustment will restore the proper function of the spine allowing the body to operate at its optimal level again. 

Breathe Easier 

A misaligned spine can also place pressure on the lungs, reducing your capacity to take deep breaths. Just like how an increase in blood flow helps oxygen spread throughout your body, increased lung function will take in more oxygen as well. 

Improve Your Sleep & Boost Energy Levels 

Even though we all go to sleep every night (hopefully), many of us don’t know just how important sound sleep is. A lack of sleep can cause 

• Trouble concentrating 
• Weakened immunity
• Mood swings 
• Increased symptoms of depression or anxiety 
• High blood pressure / increased risk of heart disease 
• Weight gain 
• & More! 

With so many downsides to not getting enough sleep, you should do everything in your power to prioritize your sleep every night. Of course, this can be hard if you’re dealing with chronic pain. Don’t reach for the Advil yet again, try getting chiropractic treatment! 

Assists with Pregnancy 

It’s a common myth that pregnant women cannot receive chiropractic adjustments! On the contrary, this is an excellent option throughout your pregnancy because it can help to alleviate pain and discomfort without the use of any drugs that can harm the pregnancy. Not only can these adjustments help minimize pressure on the mother’s spine, but it can also make the delivery process easier as well! 

Assist in Children’s Development 

Chiropractic care doesn’t just help out the mother, but the child as well! Getting adjustments for your child as they develop helps ensure that everything is growing properly, and will minimize issues in the long term. 

Improve Your Digestion 

When your spine’s nerves are not functioning properly, the entire body can get thrown off; and your digestive system is no different! If your nerves aren’t able to properly communicate, your ability to produce the proper amount of acid can be stunted, causing issues like heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux. 

Your gut plays a huge role in your body’s health, with gut problems being shown to cause: 

• Skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema 
• Obesity or excessive weight loss 
• Mood issues or trouble with concentration 
• Increases levels of stress, anxiety, or depression 

Correcting Your Posture & the Benefits of Good Posture 

When you stand, sit and walk with poor posture, muscles become imbalanced and your body is left open to pain and injury. This can also lead to a condition called chronic tension, which means that your muscles are constantly in a state of high alert, making them sore and tired. Correcting your posture can help to reduce chronic tension and make you feel more relaxed, less stressed, and generally more comfortable.  

Although it isn’t a quick fix, chiropractic care can help assist your journey to better posture. Any misalignments in your spine may be putting extra stress on your muscles and joints, causing you to compensate by no longer using these muscles. Over time, these muscles will lose their strength, resulting in your “new normal” of bad posture. Correcting these misalignments will help to reduce muscle tension, making it easier to train yourself back into proper posture. 

Good posture helps keep your spine in alignment as well; so as important as it is to correct misalignments, it’s even more important to prevent them in the first place! 

Contact Gulf Coast Rehab & Wellness Today and See the Difference Alignment Can Make 

Improper spinal alignment can affect not just your day-to-day pain levels, but your general health can also suffer. Before you start to feel the effects of misalignments, be sure you visit a chiropractic doctor for routine adjustments, such as the Doctors at Gulf Coast Rehab & Wellness. We have 3 locations and offer a wide range of services to help you feel your best! Contact us today at (727) 541-2520.