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 important
to the health status of our bodies, especially as we grow, age
and experience pain. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic cares for
younger and older McHenry chiropractic
patients likewise. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic additionally cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
information about how to maintain a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is engaged 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 influences
the immune system and inflammation that many times leads to
bone and joint diseases related to 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 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 changes 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. In contrast, the large
quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up options for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are present 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 associated with reduced activities of
daily living, especially in elderly people.
Recent analyses reported 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 keeps
reminding doctors like your McHenry 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 relieving.
Constipation is an enemy of McHenry back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! OrthoIllinois Chiropractic often inquires
about your gut health and is always prepared 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 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 pain
reducing 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!