Baton Rouge Gut Health is Important at Spine & Sports Rehab Center

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 important to the health status of our bodies, notably as we grow, age and feel pain. Spine & Sports Rehab Center takes care of young and old Baton Rouge chiropractic patients likewise. Spine & Sports Rehab Center also cares for their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and presents information about how to keep them in a a harmonious and healthy relationship.

GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE

Gut microbiota is engaged in the progress or prevention of various diseases from bone and joint related issues to scoliosis, pain, and aging related issues. Research about the gut microbiome grows in support that it affects the immune system and inflammation that often precedes bone and joint diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut microbiomome and bacteria modified pain severity perception in one report of chronic pain patients who had low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for developing scoliosis involves the human gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, but now modifications of the gut microbiome in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered. The structure of the gut microbiota differed between AIS and healthy research study groups. The genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the large quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota discrepancies 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 present 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 decreased activities of daily living, particularly in elderly people. Recent analyses found the significance of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Baton Rouge chiropractic patients may not often think of their gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research reminds doctors like your Baton Rouge chiropractor that it needs attention!

HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME

The gut rewards attention. Probiotics and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving. Constipation is an enemy of Baton Rouge back pain sufferers and everyone alike! Spine & Sports Rehab Center often inquires about your gut health and is always prepared to talk about it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and wants with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.

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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 potentially related to inflammation as discussed here.

Schedule a Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment today to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!

Spine & Sports Rehab Center considers the health of the gut’s microbiome as it relates to diseases like arthritis, back pain, inflammation, and more when establishing a Baton Rouge  chiropractic treatment plan. 
 
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