The Misaligned Spine and What to do About It

The Misaligned Spine and What to do About It

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Chiropractic care, Backpain

The Misaligned Spine and What to do About It

The goal is to keep your spine aligned properly which simply means that your body maintains a relatively straight line from your head down to your shoulders and back, as well as your hips, knees, and feet. Having proper alignment goes way beyond maintaining good posture and “sitting up straight”. It is a sure way of preventing long-term pain in the future as your body gets older. Having a misalignment of the spine can also impact your range of motion, and severe issues can affect your quality of life.

The body the majority of the time does not give a sudden warning that your spine is out of alignment it usually is slow and silent until the one day you start to notice pain around several joints in the body. You can do a few simple exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the structure of the body to assist with a healthy alignment. Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida can not stress enough how important it is to have continuous chiropractic care to assist with keeping your body alignment intact.

Your spine is a column of bones, called vertebrae, that extends from the base of your skull to the pelvis. It is the stability and support for your body. Although the spine does stabilize the back is has other responsibilities as well. It assists with distributing weight properly, protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and provides attachment for the ribs. There are many signs and symptoms that are related to a misaligned spine such as:

There are several issues that can accompany a misaligned spine that you might not relate to this being the cause of the problem. A misaligned spine can cause fractures in bones in the spine called vertebrae, respiratory issues, insomnia, digestive problems, and of course chronic pain.

There are some home remedies that assist with aligning the spine such as exercises and stretches. When sitting too long take time even at work to go for a short walk for this aids in reducing the pressure off your sit bones and lower back. Another great idea for those of you who work sitting down for long periods of time try using a stability ball at work for about 15-20 minutes several times a day instead of your office chair.

In the chiropractic world, keeping the problem fixed and preventing its reoccurrence is just as important as the initial remedy. A spinal adjustment is one of the more common chiropractic treatments. As you lie on the chiropractic table the doctor and physically adjust your joints and tissues to reduce the pain and inflammation. Through treatments such as spinal decompression, physical therapy, and chiropractic adjustments. The adjustments realign the spine into its proper position, which alleviates pain and facilitates proper spine movement.

There are several questions you can ask your self if you are questioning if your pain or ailment could be the result of a misaligned spine.

  • Is one leg shorter than the other?
  • Are you comfortable lying on your back?
  • Is one shoulder higher than the other?
  • Are you easily winded (short of breath)?
  • Are there things that you are no longer able to do?
  • Is your digestion sluggish?
  • Are you having headaches?
  • Do you have recurring infections?
  • Do you have allergies?

If you said, “Yes” to three or more of these questions you might have a misaligned spine.

For help with chronic pain from an accident or injury, Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida has several locations in Pompano Beach, North Miami, West Palm Beach, Hollywood, Miami Lakes, Miami Airport, and Kendall in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our chiropractors will provide a pain consultation and recommend the best treatments for you.
For more information on our chiropractic treatment options for chronic pain, contact us at 877-881-4878 (HURT) or click on Make An Appointment to schedule a consultation with Dr. Garrett Weinstein.

Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

by | Aug 8, 2020 | Chiropractic care, Allergies, Asthma

Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

You may be familiar with the fact that chiropractic adjustments can improve a lot of conditions, but what you may not be aware of is that chiropractic treatment can have a positive impact on allergies and asthma too. If you suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, read on to see how your chiropractor can help.

The Immune System Link

A chiropractor’s job is fairly straightforward: to make sure your spine is in alignment.  What this translates too as far as your health is concerned is not as straightforward.  Research shows, however, that there is a direct link between the nervous system and the immune system. When your chiropractor removes nerve interference, that will allow your immune system to work optimally.

When an immune system is functioning well it helps to prevent disease and infection, helps you to deal with stress, and basically makes sure you are healthy overall.  It also tackles the invasion of foreign substances like pollution, dust, and pollen and heads them off before they can do damage. In order to coordinate and control the proper functioning of the immune system, it is mandatory that there is good communication between the brain and spinal cord. A miss alignment of the neck can cause an interruption in the communication and as a result, the immunity becoming compromised. Manipulating the joints and soft tissues through chiropractic care can help restore the alignment to allow the pathways of communication that you need to have a healthy immune system

Allergies

Seasonal or not, all allergies are the result of an exaggerated response by the immune system to substances that it recognizes as foreign.  In allergic persons, the immune system produces a specific antibody known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) in response to pollen, pet dander, foods, dust, and other matters which then produces the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Regular adjustments can assist in regulating the rush of histamine and cortisol during high allergy season. Histamines start the process that hustles those allergens out of your body. They can make you sneeze, tear up, or itch — whatever it takes to get the job done. They are part of your body’s defense system. Chiropractors have the skill and the knowledge to use a holistic approach in the treatment you receive. This is an advantage because chiropractic care utilized not only traditional chiropractic adjustments or spinal decompression but they also can assist your allergies by helping you determine lifestyle and dietary changes that you can make to reduce allergy symptoms and improve your overall health. Allergy sufferers commonly have a direct link between their allergies and weak adrenal glands. The adrenal gland is fed directly by the T9 spinal level nerve root and when not in alignment the body is not able to effectively fight off allergens.

Asthma

In people who suffer from asthma, misalignments are common in the upper back.  This can lead to shortness of breath and a kind of short circuit between the brain and the muscles.  Chiropractic care can help to repair these misalignments and that may help with some of the underlying issues related to complications from asthma. Difficulty sleeping, daytime fatigue, decreased activity levels, and the ability to concentrate and carry out normal daily activities are a direct result of asthma. During an asthma attack, the lining in the bronchial tubes becomes swollen and as a result, there is a reduction in airflow of which causes wheezing and breathlessness. Chiropractors do not formally treat asthma however aligning the spine through manipulations of the thoracic spinal segments can improve the nerve synapsis and improve the function of the lungs and bronchial tubes.

Ongoing Treatment

In order for your chiropractor to help keep your body’s ability to heal at its optimal level, you need to have regular wellness adjustments.  If you fail to do this, then your body could go right back into a state of dysfunction again, which will make you more susceptible to sickness or disease.  Exercise and eating right will assist your immune system to keep you healthy.  Contact Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida for all your chiropractic needs.

 

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