Our spines are the pillars of our body in more ways than one. Throughout our lives, we are made to understand the importance of proper posture and are told to lift with our knees to avoid back injury. We are shown advertisements for chairs and beds that emphasize back support. That’s because our spinal column, in addition to our skull, houses our central nervous system. It enables us to move, function, and feel sensations like pain.
When we experience an injury or abnormality in our spinal column, we run the risk of damaging our nervous system. This could manifest in numbness or pain throughout our bodies, not just in our backs. So, how do we know if we’re experiencing a nervous system anomaly, and what can we do about it?
What Is a Dysregulated Nervous System?
A nervous system disorder that can hinder our day-to-day life is a dysregulated nervous system. This disorder causes your nervous system to be overactive in some instances, which could mean more intense pain sensations than you’d typically feel. This could also translate into more intense feelings of being overwhelmed or exhausted due to your nervous system putting more stress on your body, pushing it into a fight-or-flight state even when there’s no real threat.
Can Chiropractors Test for Nerve Damage?
When you have a consultation with a chiropractor, they will ask you questions about the source of your pain and evaluate you to determine the cause, as well as perform a physical and neurological exam. If your chiropractor finds that you are suffering from a more serious injury, such as a neck fracture, you’ll be referred for more immediate treatment before starting chiropractic care.
How Does Chiropractic Help Your Nervous System?
Chiropractors have multiple tools at their disposal to help improve the workings of your nervous system, the most commonly known of which is spinal manipulation. This tried and true technique is designed to decompress the spine, alleviating pressure. In many cases, the spinal compression developed over time due to bad habits or injury, so it will also take time to treat. Over time, the positive effects of spinal decompression will build upon themselves and help your nervous system to function correctly.
Total Chiropractic Care Is Here to Help You Live Your Best Life
Pain originating from damage to our nervous system can turn our lives upside down. It could hinder our ability to live our lives as it becomes impossible to tell when we’ll have a good day or a bad day. Thankfully, chiropractic care can help. Dr. Goldman can design a treatment plan to fit your needs, including spinal manipulation, massage therapy, physical therapy, and more. You can improve your quality of life and get more out of it every day. Get started now by reaching out to us to set up an appointment.