I always love it when people in my practice tell me how great they continually feel, that the benefits of regular chiropractic care continue and that their body’s are always improving. It’s not because they are “addicted to getting adjusted” or because we have created some type of dependency within their body by working together. It’s quite simply because the body as a whole works better when the brain and spinal cord can direct all internal functions without interference.
A body that is neurologically and structurally balanced will always adapt to physical and mental stress better than one that is not.
Consider this research: In 2005, a landmark study found evidence that chiropractic care can reduce oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress plays a role in a whole host of diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, atherosclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and many others. Thiols are compounds in the body that act as antioxidants, reacting with free radicals to neutralize them. Serum levels of thiols reflect DNA’s capacity to repair itself, and can be used to measure aging and disease status. The study participants who received chiropractic care for 2 or more years had higher serum thiol levels in their body. Some of the chiropractic patients even had serum thiol levels higher than what is associated with normal health and wellness!
Based on these findings and consistent with all other health habits, chiropractic as a preventative or wellness strategy just makes sense.
Many people choose to make chiropractic part of their life because they notice such profound changes in their level of health, and how they are able to think, move and live with greater ease. They aren’t addicted to chiropractic, they are addicted to feeling well!they have become “addicted” to feeling well!