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, especially as we grow, age
and feel pain. Satterwhite Chiropractic takes care of
young and old Oxford chiropractic
patients likewise. Satterwhite Chiropractic additionally 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 aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome grows in evidence that it affects
the immune system and inflammation that often precedes
bone and joint diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut
microbiomome and bacteria influenced pain severity perception
in one study of chronic pain patients who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing 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 discovered.
The structure of the gut microbiota varied between AIS
and healthy research study groups. The
genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in
the feces of AIS patients. In contrast, the large
quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and establish choices for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are present in other human diseases, too, 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 older people.
Recent analyses revealed the importance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) Oxford
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Oxford chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Oxford back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Satterwhite Chiropractic commonly inquires
about your gut health and is always prepared to talk about
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Satterwhite 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 Oxford chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!