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, especially as we grow, age
and experience pain. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center takes care of
young and old Manahawkin chiropractic
patients likewise. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center also cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
information about 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 support that it influences
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 with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota has an effect
on musculoskeletal diseases such as 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 enriched in
the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up options for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are seen 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 associated with decreased activities of
daily living, particularly in older people.
Recent analyses discovered the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Manahawkin
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Manahawkin chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is an enemy of Manahawkin back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Manahawkin Chiropractic Center commonly 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 requires and wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
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 possibly related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Manahawkin chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!