Most people know the nervous system controls everything, but very few realize how deeply the spine affects it. 
Looking at this chart, let’s think about it:
If a spinal misalignment (subluxation) was disrupting your “fight or flight” system or your “rest and digest” system… how would you even know? 
You most likely wouldn’t, unless you go to a chiropractor.
Why?
Because, the majority of your autonomic nervous system doesn’t create pain. It just keeps adapting until it just can’t anymore. And even then, in most cases, people don’t equate a spinal subluxation to the cause of their condition or issue(s). 
Chiropractic research continues to show that subluxations can shift your autonomic balance, alter hormone release, decrease digestion, raise stress levels, and interfere with how your brain and body communicate; often for months or even years before a single symptom appears. 
(Resources: JMPT, JVSR, and NeuroScience Letters)
This is why chiropractic care is not just for when something hurts! It’s for when things aren’t working, even if you can’t feel it yet. By the time a problem becomes painful or chronic, the underlying dysfunction may have been building for a very long time. Chiropractic focuses on restoring function before the body hits a breaking point.
Your spinal health matters. Your family’s spinal health matters.
This is why we often ask if your loved ones are getting their spines checked by a chiropractor, especially your children! They deserve proactive health care, not waiting until a health crisis arises. 
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Let them know chiropractic care is about keeping the nervous system clear so the body can function the way it was designed.
If you or someone you care about can’t get to our office, we’ll gladly help you find a chiropractor that’s easier to get to. Everyone deserves a healthy, well-functioning nervous system and we’re here for it! 
