The Nervous System & Chiropractic
Introduction
The nervous system is the most important system in the body. It controls everything from digestion to immunity to thought process. The nervous system is made up of billions of neurons, which are specialized cells that transmit information throughout your body using electrical impulses. These signals allow you to do everything from walking upstairs without falling or lifting heavy objects without injuring yourself. Nerves are encased in protective sheaths that allow them to glide as they move through boney openings and pass through muscles. These sheaths are necessary for proper movement and tissue health. When this protective covering becomes inflamed, it is called neural tension and results in symptoms such as pain or numbness in an extremity if there is pressure on a nerve where it leaves the spine
The nervous system controls everything.
You might be surprised to learn that the nervous system controls everything. It controls our muscles, organs, and brain—and it even controls our senses. When something goes wrong with the nerves in your body, you may experience pain or dysfunction anywhere in your body.
Nerves glide through tiny folds of tissue called “synovial sheaths” as they travel from one part of the body to another. These sheaths are like a lubricating layer between the joints and soft tissues that keeps them moving smoothly together so that they can glide properly without being compressed or damaged by tension or friction (like when you flex your biceps). If these synovial sheaths become inflamed due to trauma or repetitive use over time, they can get thickened or hardened—causing nerves to become compressed which makes it difficult for those little guys to move freely through their pathways as they should!
The nervous system is the most important system to be healthy.
The nerves, or neurons, that make up this system communicate via electrical impulses that travel through the nerves from one end to another. When these electrical signals are blocked or slowed down due to interference from another source (such as poor posture), then there can be a problem with how effectively we receive communication from our brain and spinal cord down into our body's tissues and organs. Chiropractors can help alleviate some of these issues by restoring mobility in your spine so that messages get sent smoothly between brain and body parts again!
Nerves control all function and healing in the body.
Your nervous system is the body's communication system, controlling everything from digestion to immunity to thought process. It does this by sending electrical signals throughout your body. These signals are sent in a chain-like fashion where one nerve cell will send an impulse (a signal) to the next nerve cell down its pathway. This process continues until that message reaches its destination nerve cell, which then relays it further down its own pathway.
When you have discomfort anywhere along this pathway—whether it be a muscle spasm caused by poor posture or an injury sustained during exercise—it’s possible that something has become stuck between two points along the path (for example, between where your lower back connects with your pelvis). Chiropractors are specially trained professionals who can help identify and correct these misalignments so that you can get back on track!
Everything from digestion to immunity to thought process is controlled by the nervous system.
You may have heard that the nervous system is the most important system in your body. Well, it’s true! Not only are nerves responsible for muscle function, but they also control all other systems within our bodies. This includes digestion, immunity, thought process and more. In fact, every inch of your body relies on nerves to function correctly—even your brain!
If a nerve is damaged or compressed it can affect tissues that the nerve travels to as well as its neighboring nerves in an effort to protect itself from further injury. When this happens it can lead to inflammation at any level along its path up through your spinal cord (including the shoulder), down into your arms and legs or even throughout entire organs such as heart or lungs due to their close proximity with other organs' innervation patterns being disrupted by that same injured area along its pathway (known as "cross talk").
Conclusion
The nervous system is the most important system to be healthy. If you have any concerns about your nervous system, contact a chiropractor today!
