HOW TO BE A HAPPY SANTA…
Chiropractic’s Contribution to Depression Relief
“It’s the most wonderful time of
the year…” or so the song goes. Whether it’s because of
being 2020 or having normal holiday stress, the
wonderful-ness of this time of year may not be so
much for you. Symptoms of depression (agitation,
insomnia, anxiety, high adrenalin, high cortisol) are reportedly owing to
an overactive sympathetic nervous system. A new study on the effect of chiropractic
and spinal manipulation along with vagal nerve stimulation shared
some optimistic news. These approaches may well be positive
treatment options for depression through the regulation
of the autonomic nervous system which chiropractic care and spinal manipulation
do at the peripheral nervous system level and spread to the
central nervous system. The parasympathetic system in so doing is able to counterbalance the
sympathetic system while vagal stimulation releases neurotrophines known for
being essential for the effectiveness of anti-depressive
therapies. (1) What does all this really mean? Come in for a West Des Moines
chiropractic visit for West Des Moines back pain and neck pain relief and
other spine related issues. Head home with a little more cheer. For
this wonderful time of year, we want a happy Santa…and a happy you!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox, chiropractic back pain specialist and developer
of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management, on
The Back Doctors Podcast
with Dr. Michael Johnson as he detailed effects of
spinal manipulation on the immune system and things it impacts
like depression.
West Des Moines CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Electrical Stimulation for Calf Cramps
Calf cramps hurt!
Back pain sufferers with lumbar spinal stenosis or lumbar disc herniation often
experience calf cramps, disrupting valuable
sleep and daily lives. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the calf muscles
susceptible to cramps decreased cramping. Just 25% of
patient maximum tolerated stimulation intensity was helpful!
It doesn’t take much. 55%
and 85% were effective as well. The reduction in
cramps was linked to a boost in cramp
threshold frequency, too. A bonus! (2) This new study confirmed
what a 2018 study discovered as well. (3) If calf cramps bother
you, let us know at your next chiropractic visit. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa has a treatment
plan for them!
CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
Arrange your next West Des Moines
chiropractic appointment now with Executive Chiropractic of Iowa. With much gratitude, we wish
you the most wonderful holiday season!
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