The body is an incredibly intelligent machine, and it has an undeniable self-healing capacity. When we scrape our knees, our body jumps into action, halting the bleeding and quickly starting repairs. But it’s not just about obvious wound healing.
When it comes to pain or illness, the body is also very capable of healing itself—that is when given the right resources and environment to do so. So, how does this work? Why sometimes does the body fail to “heal” properly?
How Your Body Heals Itself
Recent research states, “The human body has tremendous self-healing capacity and regeneration after injuries and pathogen invasions. These factors are particularly important in older adults which take longer to heal and recover physically.”
When cells die, our body replaces them. When we’re threatened by bacteria or viruses, our immune system quickly reacts in our defense. Usually, this means we recover from illness or injury fairly quickly. However, you might notice this happens faster in younger individuals, as well as healthier individuals.
While this largely comes down to a lack of stem cells and other growth factors, there are ways to improve the body’s healing capacity, such as getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy and balanced diet, performing regular exercise, and finding healthy ways to de-stress. Additionally, chiropractic care can help your body realize its self-healing capabilities!
How Chiropractic Care Helps Your Body “Self-Heal”
Many individuals have spinal misalignments they aren’t aware of. Considering our spine is the major gateway between our brain and the rest of the body, this can inevitably pose some issues. If your brain isn’t able to properly communicate with your body and vice versa, health and wellness problems, like pain or illness, are more likely to arise.
Luckily, chiropractic care can help fix this. Together, we work toward re-aligning your spine, which enhances the communication between your brain and the rest of your body. This can provide an all-natural and non-invasive way to tackle your pain.
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