Inflammation can occur anywhere in the human body. It’s the body’s natural way of protecting injured or infected tissue and is often associated with discomfort and pain. Sometimes, inflammation occurs along the spine, causing mild to severe back pain. Here’s a list of three benefits of chiropractic care in addressing the symptoms and causes of inflammation.

Can Chiropractic Care Ease Inflammation?

1. Encourages Muscle Repair

Many people turn to chiropractic care for backaches and sprains. Seeing a chiropractor will also speed muscle repair and healing from intense workouts. Treating inflammation caused by micro-lesions will decrease recovery time by encouraging your body to repair itself. You’ll also sleep better when you’re in alignment. Restful sleep is essential for muscle recovery. 

2. Reduces Risk of Heart Attack

Seeing a chiropractor to realign the spine and return an injured body to health encourages blood flow to all joints and muscles. When your body regulates blood pressure correctly, your chances of a heart attack are reduced. High blood pressure strains the heart, and increased inflammation floods your system with C-reactive proteins (CRP), which increase the likelihood of heart attacks, especially in women.

3. Improves Immune System

Seeking chiropractic care for inflammation also strengthens immune systems. Healthy blood flow reduces inflammation response and boosts the production of antibodies to help fight off seasonal colds and other ailments that inflame tissues and increase risks for infections.

For more than 30 years, Gateway Chiropractic Center has been helping residents of Crossville, TN, and surrounding communities achieve their wellness and fitness goals with chiropractic care. Dr. Michael Ellis and his team will help get to the root of your ailments, not just treat symptoms, and provide nutritional tips and lifestyle suggestions to improve quality of life. To book your next session, contact the office at (931) 484-3135, or go online to learn more about their services and techniques.