The Hidden Science: How Spinal Manipulation Interacts with Your Immune System
New research reveals that spinal manipulation triggers effects far beyond what most patients realize. It turns out that spinal manipulation does far more than just simply align your spine—it triggers a complex conversation between your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal structures that researchers are only beginning to fully understand. Johnson Chiropractic is happy 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 continual 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, coordinating responses to keep you healthy and functioning optimally. (1) A goal of chiropractic care here at Johnson Chiropractic.
THE MECHANICAL MESSAGE
When you undergo spinal manipulation, you're not just having bones moved around —you're sending messages throughout your body. Recent groundbreaking research by Lewis and colleagues shares that these "mechano-responsive" signals influence both bone and joint tissues in remarkable ways. (2) The gentle force applied during spinal manipulation essentially speaks the language your neuroimmune system understands, potentially influencing inflammation, pain perception, and tissue healing.
REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
What does this mean for you? Lutke Schipholt and her research team emphasize that understanding these neuroimmune interactions is crucial for treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively. When chiropractors like yours at Johnson Chiropractic deliver specific manipulations, we're potentially influencing 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 tell us that they notice benefits beyond pain relief, like improved mobility, less stiffness, and even enhanced overall wellness. Your chiropractic spinal manipulation at Johnson Chiropractic 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 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 communication of the immune system further and the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for spine pain patients.
