Bottom Line:
Every thought and movement in your life occurs through your brain and/or spinal cord – which together are referred to as your central nervous system.

The spinal cord carries nerve signals from the brain to other parts of the body and receives sensory input from the body and transmits that information back to the brain. Your spinal column is the armor that protects your spinal cord as it travels down through your body and branches off into the nerves that power that brain-body connection.

Every moment, millions of messages are moving along your spinal cord to maintain the necessary balance between your brain and body you need to function. Ensuring your spine as a whole is feeling and functioning at its best is important, and we’re here to help.

Recent research has shown that our hands-on chiropractic adjustments can positively impact the chemistry of your brain!

Why it Matters:
Chiropractic adjustments have the potential to alter the levels of different biochemical pain markers in your brain for the better.

Now, what are biochemical pain markers?

When we talk about biochemical pain markers, we’re talking about chemical substances that can influence your perception of pain.

Let’s look at neurotensin and oxytocin. Neurotensin is associated with pain blocking as well as the regulation of dopamine, and, similarly, oxytocin is associated with a decreased sensitivity to pain and an improved mood. Increased levels of each of these chemical messengers in the body can promote an overall reduction in pain.

Here is a recap of what we discussed so far.

• Your brain and body are in constant communication through your central and peripheral nervous systems.
• Increased levels of neurotensin, oxytocin, and other similar chemical substances in the body can promote an overall reduction in pain.
• Chiropractic adjustments to your neck or back have been shown in research to cause immediate increased levels of these pain-relieving substances.

Chiropractic, the Brain-Body Connection, and Joint Pain Treatment
In recent studies, researchers observed both decreased cortisol levels and improved motor control following chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulative therapy). Other recent studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments can be more effective than spinal injections for treating spinal disc issues.

For those seeking pain relief, a strong case supported by research exists for chiropractic. This is a big part of why many top medical organizations now operate under a conservative care first model for the treatment of chronic pain.

Next Steps:
Over the past 100 years, scientists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals have observed and learned a lot about the brain-body connection.

In our practice, we’ve seen first-hand just how chiropractic care can strengthen the connection between your brain and body, and we’ve helped many people seeking non-invasive joint pain treatment in Hallettsville feel and function better.

Considering that the spinal cord can send information to your brain at a rate of over 250 mph, it makes sense that those who walk through our doors leave with less stress and less pain after just a few minutes of treatment.

Aging, healing, and your entire life experience happens through a constant communication and coordination between your brain and body. Keeping your spine functioning at its best can help you maintain an optimal brain-body connection.

If you have a hard time keeping your spine moving due to pain, know that we specialize in holistic, gentle joint pain treatment in Hallettsville, TX, and we’re here to help. Let us get you on the road to lasting pain relief.

Science Source:
(1) Changes in Biochemical Markers of Pain Perception and Stress Response After Spinal Manipulation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014.
(2) The immediate effects of cervical spine manipulation on pain and biochemical markers in females with acute non-specific mechanical neck pain: a randomized clinical trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2019.
(3) Spinal Cord Anatomy. Physiopedia. 2022.