We are 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, notably as we grow, age
and have pain. Chiropractic Solutions takes care of
young and old San Jose chiropractic
patients alike. Chiropractic Solutions 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 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 expands 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 influenced pain severity perception
in one study of chronic pain patients who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now alterations of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is found.
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 reduced
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and set
up options for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are present 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 linked to decreased activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses reported the significance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) San Jose
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research reminds doctors like your San Jose chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut rewards attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of San Jose back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Chiropractic Solutions commonly inquires
about your gut health and is always prepared to discuss
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Chiropractic Solutions
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 pain
reducing chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition possibly related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a San Jose chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!