The Hidden Science: How Spinal Manipulation Interacts with Your Immune System
Your chiropractor's hands are doing something amazing—and science is working to explain it. When you get an adjustment, you're triggering an intricate network of signals between your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal structures—connections that modern science is just beginning to unravel. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is excited to share this chiropractic research news with our patients.
YOUR BODY'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Picture your nervous system and immune cells as partners in constant communication, coordinating their responses to keep your body functioning at its best. As Dr. Taams explains in her research on neuroimmune interactions, your nervous and immune systems don't work in isolation—they're forever influencing each another, syncing responses to keep you healthy and functioning optimally. (1) A goal of chiropractic care here at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.
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 reveals that these "mechano-responsive" signals affect both bone and joint tissues in remarkable ways. (2) The controlled pressure applied during manipulation sends signals that your neuroimmune system can interpret, potentially dampening inflammation, changing pain pathways, and boosting tissue recovery.
REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
What does this mean for you? Lutke Schipholt and her research team stress that understanding these neuroimmune interactions is crucial for treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively. When chiropractors like yours at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation deliver 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 Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 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 impact neuroimmune cross-talk, we're getting a deeper insight into why chiropractic care can be such an effective 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 sufferers.
