The spine intimately connects with the central nervous system by way of tiny neurons scattered throughout small muscles, ligaments, discs, and joints in the back. Each vertebra requires freedom of motion in order for proper nervous system firing to travel into the brain. Any spinal misalignments will alter both the position and movement of a vertebra and interfere with communication from the brain to the body. Nervous system interference created by small vertebral misalignments, called subluxations, decrease a person’s ability to heal and adapt.

Neck pain, back pain, and headaches typically pop into the minds of most people when they think about chiropractic care. These same people respond with positive curiosity when they learn that chiropractic care does so much more, including helping kids and adults overcome pain and dysfunction. Chiropractic also provides a safe and natural way to improve many other aspects of health and human performance.

New York Times published an article detailing research being done by dozens of teams to create an implantable device that changes the function of the nervous system. The story explains that electrical impulses will be delivered from a device throughout the body to exert influence over many functions. The electrical impulses will replace the use of certain treatments that otherwise utilize pharmaceutical drug

Vehicle alignment depends largely on the durability of tires working in tandem with the structure and function of the axle. Unbalanced alignment contributes to an eventual breakdown due to the asymmetrical stress load eroding at the structure. The rate and symmetry of breakdown depends on alignment. This same principle occurs with the human spine.

A recent study shows that nearly 80% of the population between ages 18 to 44 keep cell phones with them almost every waking minute. Most estimates showing only having two hours a day without their phone in or near their hands. The stress of constantly looking down at a phone or device creates a dangerous condition known as “tech neck”. Body and spinal design do not come equipped with enduring the constant and sustained neck pressure. The need for chiropractic care continually grows as more people of all ages realize the imperative need to preserve the health and quality of life for both themselves and the next generation.

Heart health month concluded at the end of February. Yet heart health should not take a back seat for the remainder of the year. Poor heart health claims more lives annually than any other disease. Improving heart function cannot be isolated to healthy eating habits and regular exercising. Other contributing factors like mental health, stress levels, and sleep patterns play critical roles that influence heart function. An often-overlooked contributor to optimal heart health is the alignment and function of the spine.

Science and research behind the neurological influence of a chiropractic adjustment explains why and how children and adults with autism benefit from nervous system care. Chiropractors seek to remove interference from the central nervous system by improving the alignment, movement, and health of the spine. The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment focuses on improving function of the entire system through better communication between the brain and body. Parents, pediatricians, and doctors often wonder how chiropractic influences children and patience living on the autism spectrum.

The presence of pain does not represent a strong indicator of a person’s overall health status. In other words, health cannot be accurately measured by the presence or absence of pain. Incredible amounts of research indicates that pain does not usually represent the root of a problem but alters an individual to a greater problem that advanced far beyond the body’s ability to cope or manage. Pain usually represents a final symptom rather than a root cause. Achieving optimal health and healing means addressing the causes of health conditions rather than simply masking pain.

Pain and suffering experienced by military men and women all over the world reaches the stages of an epidemic. The rigor of training, physical demands of duty, and the unique levels of stress experienced by most military men and women increase the likelihood of pain and other health challenges. No other profession deserves adequate attention and care for both health and bodies like the men and women of the military. The current standard of care for active and veteran soldiers meets mediocre levels at best. Far too many service men and women receive inadequate care that usually consists of addicting prescription drugs that never address the underlying sources of pain and dysfunction.