Oxford Gut Health is Important at Satterwhite 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 influential in the health status of our bodies, especially as we grow, age and experience pain. Satterwhite Chiropractic takes care of young and old Oxford chiropractic patients likewise. Satterwhite Chiropractic also cares for their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and presents information about how to keep them in a a harmonious and healthy relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is engaged in the development or prevention of various diseases from bone and joint related issues to scoliosis, pain, and age related issues. Research about the gut microbiome grows in support that it stimulates the immune system and inflammation that many times leads to 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 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 influences musculoskeletal diseases such as 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 more noted in the feces of AIS patients. In contrast, the large quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota discrepancies can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and set up options for the patients to alter their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences are present in other human diseases, also, 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 reduced activities of daily living, especially in older people. Recent analyses found the importance of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Oxford chiropractic patients may not often contemplate 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 welcomes attention. Probiotics and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving. Constipation is an enemy of Oxford back pain sufferers and everyone alike! Satterwhite Chiropractic often 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 desires with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
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Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. Luigi Albano on the Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He shows 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 discussed here.
Schedule a Oxford chiropractic appointment today to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!
