The Hidden Science: How Spinal Manipulation Interacts with Your Immune System
Your chiropractor's hands are doing something extraordinary—and science is working to explain it. Chiropractic adjustments trigger a sophisticated dialogue between your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal structures—a biological conversation that scientists are only now starting to map out. Hollstrom & Associates Inc is excited to share this chiropractic research news with you.
YOUR BODY'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Think of your body as a sophisticated communication system where your nerves and immune cells are always texting each other. As Dr. Taams explains in her research on neuroimmune interactions, your nervous and immune systems don't work in isolation—they're perpetually influencing one another, coordinating responses to keep you healthy and functioning optimally. (1) A goal of chiropractic care here at Hollstrom & Associates Inc.
THE MECHANICAL MESSAGE
When you undergo spinal manipulation, the process goes far beyond mechanical adjustment —you're sending signals throughout your body. Recent groundbreaking research by Lewis and colleagues shares that these "mechano-responsive" signals affect both bone and joint tissues in notable ways. (2) The precise force delivered via spinal manipulation communicates directly with your neuroimmune system, potentially lowering inflammation, altering pain signals, and promoting tissue repair.
REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
How does this affect your care? Lutke Schipholt and her research team emphasize that understanding these neuroimmune interactions is crucial for treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively. When chiropractors like yours at Hollstrom & Associates Inc apply specific manipulations, we're potentially modulating your immune responses at the site of injury or dysfunction—going beyond symptom relief to target the root inflammatory mechanisms. (3) This explains why many chiropractic clients report benefits beyond pain relief, including better mobility, reduced stiffness, and even enhanced overall wellness. Your chiropractic spinal manipulation at Hollstrom & Associates Inc 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 simultaneously. By understanding how mechanical forces influence neuroimmune cross-talk, we're getting a 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 illustrates the interaction of the immune system in more detail and the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for spine pain patients.
