Evidence Based Care

While most people are aware that scientific research supports the use of chiropractic for conditions related to muscles and bones (musculoskeletal conditions such as neck pain, headaches, and back pain), many are not aware of research revealing that, because chiropractic care influences the nervous system activity, it may help prevent a plethora of other conditions.

In a just published study, researchers used technology called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to induce changes in nervous system activity known as “motor evoked potentials”. By monitoring this process in 72 volunteers while they received chiropractic care, the scientists determined that chiropractic adjustments alter the effects of corticospinal excitability on motor neuron activity of the nerves that supply the paraspinal muscles around the spine (J manipulative Physiol Therapy 2008;31:258-70). This study was done as a follow up to a study in 2002 that showed that chiropractic adjustments to the spine influenced nerves going to structures far away from the spine as well
(J Manpulative Physiol Therapy 2002;25:1-9).

While chiropractors have always witnessed the benefits of chiropractic care in their patients, research like this is now beginning to prove that chiropractic adjustments impact the nervous system. It is the impact on the nervous system that subsequently helps patients feel better, move better and experience better health naturally.

By creating optimal nervous system flow, the chiropractic adjustment influences structures in the body far away from the spine, such as organs. In this way, chiropractic care may help prevent a wide array of conditions such as:

~Colic
~Asthma
~Acid Reflux
~Restless Legs Syndrome
~Infertility

If you have tried everything else and still don’t feel good, maybe it is time you give chiropractic care a chance. Problems with the nerves exiting your spine just might be the answer to your unanswered questions!