Treating Addiction with Upper Cervical Chiropractic
What is addiction?
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Substance addiction is a medical condition that can lead to an atypical urge for and longing of a certain substance, ranging from illicit drugs and alcohol to even seemingly harmless items like processed sugar. At times, addiction can be so overpowering that conventional medical interventions and prescriptions may struggle to provide relief to the afflicted person. Studies suggest that chiropractic therapy may serve as a natural treatment approach that could enhance the efficacy of addiction recovery programs.
For more than a century, chiropractors have asserted that subluxation can impair the body’s ability to adapt to its surroundings, while adjustments can restore this natural ability. Nonetheless, our opponents have always contested the lack of evidence supporting this principle. However, recent research has explicitly demonstrated how chiropractic adjustments can help people who have lost their ability to adapt to the environment. Addicted individuals who attempt to quit using recreational drugs often endure a painful withdrawal process, which frequently causes them to relapse and fall out of addiction treatment programs. This withdrawal process is a clear indication of a body that is unable to properly adapt to a changing environment.
How can chiropractic care help in the treatment of addiction?
Chiropractic care is primarily concerned with treating the spinal column, whereas addiction is associated with the brain’s pleasure center craving a particular substance. It may seem perplexing to connect the spine with the brain’s feel-good chemicals, but numerous scientific studies have highlighted that irregularities in the spinal column can impact the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. A well-aligned spinal column can contribute to optimal brain function.
During your initial session with a licensed upper cervical chiropractor, they will assess your spinal column for any misalignments, also referred to as vertebral subluxations. These subluxations can cause a range of health…
