We’re 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, especially as we grow, age
and have pain. Spinal Care Clinic takes care of
young and old Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
patients alike. Spinal Care Clinic additionally cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
information about how to keep them in a a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is engaged in the development
or prevention of various diseases from bone and joint
related issues to scoliosis, pain, and aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome expands in evidence that it stimulates
the immune system and inflammation that many times precedes
bone and joint diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut
microbiomome and bacteria influenced pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota has an effect
on musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now modifications of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is found.
The structure of the gut microbiota varied 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 abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish choices for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are seen 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 associated with reduced activities of
daily living, especially in elderly people.
Recent analyses found the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic patients may not often contemplate their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research reminds doctors like your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut welcomes attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Burlington and Hamilton back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Spinal Care Clinic commonly asks
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 requires and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Spinal Care Clinic
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 relieving chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition potentially related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!