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 important
to the health status of our bodies, especially as we grow, age
and have pain. Layden Chiropractic cares for
younger and older Plainville chiropractic
patients likewise. Layden Chiropractic additionally 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 evidence that it stimulates
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 report of chronic pain patients who had low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota affects musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now changes 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 enriched in
the feces of AIS patients. In contrast, the abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and set
up options for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are seen in other human diseases, as well, 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 elderly people.
Recent analyses discovered the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Plainville
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Plainville chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut welcomes attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is an enemy of Plainville back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Layden Chiropractic commonly inquires
about your gut health and is always ready to talk about
it! Let us 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 Layden Chiropractic
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 potentially related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Plainville chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!