Upper crossed syndrome is a term for the general pattern of postural imbalance and muscular compensation most prevalent in our society which leads to poor movement, increased joint stress, and neck or shoulder injuries. It is especially marked in people who spend a lot of time at a desk or working in a flexed forward […]
Through our senses, our bodies take in information from the world around us. A receptor in your joints, muscles, or skin picks up a signal that is sent by the nerves to the spinal cord to the brain, which interprets and sends a signal back to the body to respond accordingly to the stimuli. The […]
1. Chiropractic affects the autonomic nervous system, the system responsible for hormone-mediated responses and the function of the internal organs. The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Studies demonstrating that chiropractic adjustments have a direct effect on these systems may explain why, along with pain relief, chiropractors regularly witness improvements in […]
Addictions and compulsive disorders are linked with a disruption in the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. This disruption has been linked with all addictions and compulsive disorders, and includes a wide variety of conditions including ADHD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry and regulate signals between cells of the nervous system […]
