The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Boosting Immune Function

What does Chiropractic have to do with boosting immune function? When it comes to all things Chiropractic, it starts and ends with the Nerve system.

A properly functioning Nerve system is paramount to immune system function. The Nerve system commands and controls our body’s response to infection through sensitive communication with the immune system. The immune system comprises specific organs and cells that defend the body against infection and protect the body’s cells. The functional quality of the immune system is to resist infection.

The spinal cord and brainstem, important sections of the Nerve system, are protected by the spine. When the spine is properly aligned, nerves can send and receive messages without impedance. If the spinal bones become misaligned, nerve impulses can get disrupted. This is called a vertebral subluxation.

A vertebral subluxation reduces the function of the Nerve system overall. Nerves supplying organs and cells with information can begin to falter. This includes organs and cells of the immune system.

A vertebral subluxation obstructs our body’s ability to resist negative influences. This includes different types of stressors such as pathogens and other infectious agents. Chiropractic aims to optimize Nerve function. Proper nerve supply is essential in maintaining the resilience of the body.

Chiropractors optimize nerve function by correcting a vertebral subluxation through a specific adjustment. Studies that have measured the effect of Chiropractic adjustments on the immune system have shown that Chiropractic influences T and B lymphocytes, Natural Killer cell numbers, antibody levels, phagocytic activity and plasma beta-endorphin levels.

All healing is self-healing. Chiropractic helps to remove a disruption from the master control system to allow a greater potential of our innate ability to heal itself.