When you’re feeling under the weather, your expression of health may not be pleasant, so your first instinct might be to rest, hydrate, and wait it out — and those are all important. But many people are surprised to learn that Chiropractic care can also play a supportive role when they’re sick. While adjustments don’t “cure” colds or infections, they help ensure that your nervous system is functioning at its best. Because your nervous system controls and coordinates every function in your body — including your immune response — reducing interference along the spine may help your body respond more efficiently while you recover.
When you’re sick, your body is already working hard to heal. Stress, muscle tension, inflammation, and spinal misalignments can place additional strain on your system. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help improve every part of the body. There are research studies that show improved immune response in T3 and T4 cells with chiropractic care, when evaluated. Many patients report feeling less achy, sleeping better, and recovering more comfortably when they receive adjustments during an illness. Rather than forcing the body to do something unnatural, Chiropractic care focuses on creating an environment where healing can occur more effectively, healing itself.
Dr. Santoro believes that the body is designed to heal — sometimes it just needs the right support. Getting adjusted while sick isn’t about masking symptoms; it’s about helping your body function at its highest potential so it can do what it was created to do. If you’re interested in seeing how chiropractic can help you, call Santoro Chiropractic at 724-349-0200.