We’re 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, notably as we grow, age
and feel pain. Palmer Chiropractic Center takes care of
young and old Lynchburg chiropractic
patients alike. Palmer Chiropractic Center additionally cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
tips for how to maintain a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is involved in the progress
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 support 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 affected pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients who had low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis includes the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now alterations of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered.
The structure of the gut microbiota differed between AIS
and healthy research study groups. The
genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in
the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the large
quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish options for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are seen 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 associated with reduced activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses discovered the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Lynchburg
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Lynchburg chiropractor that it needs
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 calming. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Lynchburg back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Palmer Chiropractic Center often inquires
about your gut health and is always ready to discuss
it! Let’s 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 Palmer Chiropractic Center
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 possibly related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Lynchburg chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!