What research tells us about chiropractic

Chiropractic doesn't just remove pain and muscle tension, it has many positive effects on normalizing brain and body functions.

• Chiropractic helps with your general wellbeing.
• Energy levels increase after treatment because less muscle spasm (contraction) uses less energy.
• Sleep improves.
• Balance and concentration may be a lot better after the brain and nervous system are calmed by the treatment.
• Chiropractic can help the prefrontal cortex of the brain. See below.

Chiropractic Enhances Brain Function (prefrontal cortex study)

What does the prefrontal cortex do?

• The prefrontal cortex coordinates and integrates many parts of the nervous system.
• It looks after 'executive function' . This can include achieving goals and solving problems based on constant environmental change.

How does the prefrontal cortex help with achieving goals ?

• It lets us plan smaller tasks that add up to reach a particular goal.
• It lets us sort out which information is relevant.
• It helps us to switch between tasks.
• It monitors our memory.
• It initiates activity and response to stimuli.

Areas of improvement reported by chiropractic patients (related to prefrontal cortex)

• Faster reaction times
• Improved leg strength
• Improved motor control

Lelic, Dina et al. "Manipulation Of Dysfunctional Spinal Joints Affects Sensorimotor Integration In The Prefrontal Cortex: A Brain Source Localization Study". Neural Plasticity 2016 (2016): 1-9. Web. 6 May 2016.