We are 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, notably as we grow, age
and experience pain. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center cares for
younger and older Pensacola chiropractic
patients alike. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center also cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
tips for 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 a variety of diseases from bone and joint
related issues to scoliosis, pain, and age related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome grows in support that it stimulates
the immune system and inflammation that often precedes
bone and joint diseases related to aging: osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut
microbiomome and bacteria affected pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients who had low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota affects musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now changes of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered.
The structure of the gut microbiota is different between AIS
and healthy research study groups. The
genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were enriched in
the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and establish choices for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are seen in other human diseases, as well, 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 discovered the significance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) Pensacola
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Pensacola chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut rewards attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of Pensacola back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center commonly asks
about your gut health and is always ready to discuss
it! Let’s talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
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 possibly related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Pensacola chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!