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, notably as we grow, age
and have pain. New Roads Chiropractic Center takes care of
younger and older New Roads chiropractic
patients likewise. New Roads Chiropractic Center also cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
information about how to keep them in a a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is involved in the progress
or prevention of various 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 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 affected 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 influences musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now modifications of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered.
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 abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish choices for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
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 reduced activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses reported the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) New Roads
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your New Roads 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 calming. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of New Roads back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! New Roads Chiropractic Center often inquires
about your gut health and is always here to discuss
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT New Roads 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
discussed here.
Schedule a New Roads chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!