How Spinal Manipulation Changed Hormones After the spinal manipulation, the levels of cortisol, neurotensin, and oxytocin rose. This tells you that the manipulation can cause definite increases in these neurotransmitters and hormones. The body interpreted the chiropractic manipulation as a mechanical force on the tissues that caused them to synthesize the neuropeptides. They also found that cervical manipulation increased levels of neuropeptides higher than thoracic manipulations. What this whole study tells us is that you are getting more than just a better range of motion when you get a spinal manipulation. You’re getting positive effects on the entire nervous system that are making widespread changes in your entire body. You’re getting pain control in an instant from educated human touch. Plaza-Manzano, G., et al. Changes in biochemical markers of pain perception and stress response after spinal manipulation. Journal Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2014;44(4):231-9. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4996.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:17:23 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015