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.
CONTACT Spine & Sports 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 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!