Three surprising benefits of a chiropractic adjustment

What do you know about chiropractic care? Your first thought is probably that chiropractors only treat back and neck pain. Perhaps you associate chiropractic care as a treatment for headaches. Beyond that, you may not know how beneficial chiropractic care can be for you.

Chiropractic care is focused on the musculoskeletal system. Often, disorders of this system can affect your nervous system. Chiropractic treatment is non-invasive and drug-free, which may appeal to those who want a more natural method of care.

Besides neck and back treatments, regular chiropractic care may also benefit you in other, more surprising, ways. Here are just some of them:

• Allergy sufferers, take note. Regular visits to the chiropractor may help you feel better by strengthening your immune system to fight off allergies. Because chiropractic care involves the nervous system, and the nervous system is tied to the immune system, you may notice a reduction in allergy symptoms just by getting spinal adjustments.

• According to a new report from the CDC, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. Some studies, including one published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, show chiropractic care may help. Regular adjustments aid the nervous system in communicating with the pancreas, which is the organ responsible for producing insulin.

• Are you prone to bloat, heartburn or other digestive issues? All of these problems can be tied to middle back dysfunctions. By receiving chiropractic adjustments on this area of the back, you’re activating the nerves involved in digestion, which may help your digestive organs perform at their best and avoid irritation.

Chiropractic care can extend beyond the typical treatment for back and neck pain. These benefits are just a few that you can expect from visiting the chiropractor, so sign up for regular adjustments and see how great you can feel.