The nervous system acts as a “messenger”; coordinating signals from our brain that then travel down our spinal column to other parts of our body. It is the control center of our body allowing us to experience sensations and interpret them in order to function. When we experience stress, our amygdala in the brain is triggered as it is responsible for emotional processing. This trigger sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus, which communicates with the rest of the body through the nervous system to create the “fight-or-flight” response. Stress is one of the leading causes of illness in our body, due to how our body reacts to stressful events; emotionally or physically. This is why it is imperative to work on our stress response, and reduce the amount of stress affecting our mind and body so that our nervous system is not working overtime.  See how chiropractic care in Apex can help calm your nervous system.

How chiropractic in Apex NC helps the nervous system:

When the spine becomes misaligned, it impinges on nerves that connect to various parts of the body. Once a nerve is compressed, the signal is not able to travel properly which leads to illness and movement pattern issues. Chiropractors work to help assess where the disconnection is occuring, and align the spine to alter the brain and body connection. When nerves are being pinched due to skeletal misalignment, our movement patterns may suffer, our nervous system is compromised which, if left untreated, can lead to chronic issues that begin to affect other systems throughout our body. Chiropractic adjustments at Omega Chiropractic Center - Sports Performance & Nutrition in Apex help to maintain a healthy and fully functioning nervous system, which in turn leads to long-term health.