Perspective is Everything

by Judy Soborowicz, Active Health Chiropractic

The Developer of Chiropractic, BJ Palmer, famously stated “Get the big idea, all else follows.” This big idea led thousands of chiropractic doctors to help millions of patients for over 125 years to focus on the health of the communication between the brain and the body. Movement and stabilization of our frame protects the delicate nerves which signal the brain. Small and large movements of joints in the body activate sensors which initiate signals sent to the brain. These signals carry information that help us to stay balanced and ensure adequate stability of our frame under constantly varying loads and conditions. Loss of movement in joints decrease the sensor firing, which causes the brain to act with less information. This is one of the reasons why every study done on the subject, has shown that movement maintains brain function, memory and cognition. Fully understanding this impactful truth leaves us with vast possibilities to establish and maintain health.

When injuries occur and joint segments do not heal with proper motion, the brain-body information is altered and our movement changes, leading to compensations. Sensors fire when movement occurs, when compensation patterns are retained, healthy movement may never resume. Ever bemoan your ‘bad knee’ or ‘bad hip’ they may be due to compensations which have both resulted in and caused nerve system stress. Dis-ease presents in many ways, including weak and/ or tight or painful areas, knee, hip, shoulder arthritis, posture problems, and overall decreased wellness. Patients with serious health issues such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s always present with movement changes in the body.

Chiropractic adjustments gently restore movement to the joints, following injury improving sensors and signaling to the brain. The restoration of feedback to the brain alters both brain function and stability. Many have reported overall benefits of chiropractic such as better sleep, mood, digestion, hormones, ability to exercise, balance, posture and more. Brain function is everything, and the chiropractic adjustment, something so seemingly small, and non- invasive has such a great impact. Our brain controls and coordinates all movements, feelings and every single body system function. The animation of our life depends upon the capability of relaying signals both in and out via the nerve system. 

Much is to be learned about the importance of healthy movement to the maintenance of our brain, memory and cognition. Greater understanding of the dynamic coordination of our whole being opens the door to acting toward prevention of serious health concerns. The recognition of the interplay and coordination of the parts of the human body give room for a holistic perspective and treatment approach. Movement is essential for brain function; brain function is essential for movement; this symbiotic relationship is a massive key to wellness for a lifetime.