Suffering from colds and flu?
Chiropractic care boosts the immune system
The nervous system acts as the communication pathway to all systems in the body and the brain. As mentioned above, a misaligned vertebrae or joint puts can irritate the nerves in your spine. The pressure/irritation causes the nerve pathways to become abnormal and cause interference of the communication pathway. This will directly affect the communication between your brain and systems in the body. Your immune system is an integral part of the communication pathway, so if it is not functioning properly, it will not work effectively. The immune system works by finding viruses and/or bacteria in the body. Once a virus or bacteria has been identified, the immune system reacts to get rid of them. If the communication is interrupted with a nrve that has been with, the pathogens are not detected right away, giving them more time to multiply. Your illness will progress with the more time a virus or bacteria has to increase in numbers. If the spine is in alignment and the communication is uninterrupted, it will signal to the brain and other systems immediately that pathogens have been detected. Your body then will react quickly to destroy the virus or bacteria.
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Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractic doctor, restores and maintains the communication pathways by using a special tool called an “activator.” The spring-loaded instrument (activator) moves only the specific misaligned joint or vertebrae off the nerve and back into correct position. This method is gentle and highly effective for removing the pressure off the nerve without cracking or twisting. Remember, that once the misalignment is removed, the communication pathway is re-established and your immune system will function efficiently.
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