The immune system activates when the body encounters an offending agent like bacteria and virus or simply suffers from an injury. The immune system then sends out its first responders, the inflammatory cells and substances that stimulate more inflammatory cells (cytokines). Due to these cells, an inflammatory response traps the bacteria and other offending agents. In short, it starts healing the injured tissues, and this may result in bruising, pain, and swelling.
In the case of chronic inflammation, the body continues to send inflammatory cells even in the absence of danger outside.
Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?
Various things can lead to chronic inflammation. These include infection, injury, untreated causes of acute inflammation, an autoimmune disorder that involves the mistaken attack of the immune system on healthy tissues, as well as constant exposure to irritants like polluted air and industrial chemicals.
How Does Chronic Inflammation Affect the Body?
If you’re suffering from chronic inflammation, your body's inflammatory response can slowly start damaging the healthy organs, tissues, and cells. In the long run, this can lead to internal scarring, DNA damage, and tissue death. Such issues are linked to the development of several diseases like cancer.
How Can Chiropractic Care Reduce Inflammation?
Our chiropractor, Dr. Michael Berry, D.C., can help reduce inflammation through chiropractic adjustments. Such adjustments align the spine and other joints properly. This allows the body’s biomechanics to return to normal, which stops the production of neuropeptides and helps in reducing inflammation. Furthermore, chiropractic treatment can also treat other chronic conditions effectively that affect a person’s health or cause chronic pain.
Here are some chronic conditions that can be treated through chiropractic care:
- Asthma
- High Blood Pressure
In some cases, high BP can be related to neck subluxation. According to recent medical studies, patients who suffered from high BP and had a misalignment of the vertebrae in their neck saw their blood pressure drop after spinal manipulation treatment.
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder)
GERD occurs when the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach doesn’t close completely or is weak. The risk of GERD can also increase due to subluxations that press on the nerves in the stomach along with other parts of the gastrointestinal system. Hands-on treatment like spinal manipulation can realign the spine and reduce the pressure on nerves.
Conclusion
Looking for chiropractic treatment for chronic pain? Visit Active Chiropractor & Laser Center in Tustin, CA, for the best chiropractic care and services. Contact us to schedule an appointment now.
