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 experiencing normal holiday stress, the
wonderful-ness of this time of year might not be so wonderful for you. Symptoms of depression like high cortisol &
adrenalin, agitation, anxiety and insomnia are reportedly due to
an overactive sympathetic nervous system. A recent study on the effects
of chiropractic, spinal manipulation and vagal nerve stimulation shared
some optimistic news. These approaches may well be beneficial
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 extend to the
central nervous system. The parasympathetic system thereby can counterbalance the
sympathetic system while vagal stimulation releases neurotrophines known to be essential for the effectiveness of anti-depressive
therapies. (1) What does all this really mean? Come in for a San Jose
chiropractic visit for San Jose 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 other conditions it influences
like depression.
San Jose CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Electrical Stimulation for Calf Cramps
Calf cramps are painful!
Back pain sufferers with lumbar spinal stenosis or lumbar disc herniation often
get calf cramps, interrupting good
sleep and daily lives. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the calf muscles
prone to cramps decreased cramping. Just 25% of
patient maximum tolerated stimulation intensity was helpful!
It doesn’t take much. 55%
and 85% were effective, too. The reduction in
cramps was associated with an increase in cramp
threshold frequency, too. A bonus! (2) This new study confirmed
what a 2018 study found as well. (3) If calf cramps trouble
you, let us know at your next chiropractic visit. Chiropractic Solutions has a treatment
plan for them!
CONTACT Chiropractic Solutions
Arrange your next San Jose
chiropractic appointment now with Chiropractic Solutions. With much gratitude, we wish
you the most wonderful holiday season!
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