McHenry Gut Health is Important at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic
We are one big, happy family. Who are “we”? Our bodies and the billions of microorganisms living with us in harmony…most of the time! The microorganisms in the gut particularly are quite important to the health status of our bodies, notably as we grow, age and experience pain. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic takes care of young and old McHenry chiropractic patients alike. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic also cares for their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and shares tips for how to maintain a harmonious and healthy relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is involved in the development or prevention of a variety of diseases from bone and joint related issues to scoliosis, pain, and age related issues. Research about the gut microbiome expands in evidence that it influences the immune system and inflammation that many times precedes bone and joint diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut microbiomome and bacteria affected pain severity perception in one report of chronic pain patients with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis includes the human gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota affects musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, but now changes of the gut microbiome in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is found. The structure of the gut microbiota is different between AIS and healthy research study groups. The genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were enriched in the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the large quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and establish options for the patients to modify their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences are seen in other human diseases, as well, like type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and malignancy such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, atherosclerotic stroke and cardiovascular disease are major diseases linked to decreased activities of daily living, particularly in elderly people. Recent analyses found the significance of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) McHenry chiropractic patients may not often think of their gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research reminds doctors like your McHenry chiropractor that it requires attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating. Constipation is a foe of McHenry back pain sufferers and everyone alike! OrthoIllinois Chiropractic often inquires about your gut health and is always here to talk about it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and wants with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT OrthoIllinois Chiropractic
Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. Luigi Albano on the Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He demonstrates an adaptation of Cox® Technic flexion distraction principles for the relieving chiropractic treatment of knee pain and osteoarthritis, a condition potentially related to inflammation as presented here.
Schedule a McHenry chiropractic appointment today to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!
