Can Chiropractic Care Boost Your Immune System?
When it comes to staying healthy, most people think about diet, exercise, or sleep. But what if the alignment of your spine also played a role in your immune system? That’s exactly what many chiropractic experts and emerging research suggest. Chiropractic care, often known for treating back and neck pain, may also support your immune function—naturally and without medication. Let's take a look at how this link functions and examine the science behind it, through the expertise of seasoned practitioners such as Dr Walid Kesserwani.
The Nervous System and the Immune System: A Critical Link In order to gain an understanding of how chiropractic adjustments might enhance your immune system, it is helpful to grasp the relationship between the nervous and immune systems. Your nervous system—composed of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves—regulates almost all functioning in your body, including your immune systems. The spinal column shields the spinal cord, which is like the main highway between your brain and body. When spinal misalignments
(subluxations) take place, they have the capability to irritate adjacent nerves and interrupt the body's communication systems. This interruption can undermine the body's immune regulation and coordination potential, leaving you more susceptible to sickness or inflammation.
What Chiropractic Adjustments Do Chiropractic adjustments are used to correct these subluxations. Through the realignment of the spine, pressure on the nervous system is lessened, which can potentially restore normal nerve flow. If the nervous system is in optimal operating condition, the immune system is better able to respond to danger from viruses, bacteria, or chronic inflammation. According to very experienced chiropractor Dr Walid Kesserwani, most of his patients experience fewer seasonal ailments and improved general well-being following regular chiropractic treatment. Although these changes may be subtle, they are often evidence of improved, more balanced immune function.
Scientific Research Establishing the Immune-Chiropractic Connection Although research continues to evolve, various studies have demonstrated very encouraging findings: A 2010 report published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics concluded that chiropractic spinal adjustments raised levels of a primary immune marker known as Interleukin-2 (IL-2), which is critical to the body's fighting infections. New York University conducted a study where they noticed individuals receiving spinal manipulations had tangible changes in white blood cell activity, which aids in combating disease. When the 1918 flu pandemic struck, anecdotal accounts alleged that the mortality rate was lower for chiropractic patients than the population as a whole. While more historical than scientific, the observation has helped encourage continued interest in chiropractic's influence on immune well-being. More large-scale, peer-reviewed studies are required, but current research is in line with the concept that immune function is closely related to spinal health.
Other Ways Chiropractic Contributes to Wellness Aside from immune system wellness, chiropractic treatment provides a number of general wellness advantages that promote immunity indirectly: Reduces stress levels – Immune suppression is the effect of chronic stress. Adjustments relax the body and sooth the nervous system. Improves sleep – Correct spinal alignment might ensure good sleep, allowing time for the body to repair and restore immune function. Improves circulation – Improved blood flow allows nutrients and immune cells to travel effectively throughout the body.
Who Can Benefit from Chiropractic Immune Support? Nearly everyone can benefit from a healthy immune system. Chiropractic care could be particularly beneficial for: Those suffering from chronic fatigue or repeated infections Individuals coping with chronic stress or sleep disturbance Children and older adults requiring natural, non-surgical immune support Athletes wishing to minimize downtime from illness or injury Dr Walid Kesserwani reiterates that chiropractic is not about treating symptoms—it's about maintaining the body's natural systems so that they can work to their full potential.
Final Thoughts: A Holistic Approach to Immunity Chiropractic care is not a cure-all, but it can be a powerful tool in your wellness toolkit. By enhancing nervous system function, it may also support the immune system’s natural ability to protect your body. Combined with healthy lifestyle habits—like eating well, exercising, and managing stress—chiropractic adjustments may help keep your immune system strong and resilient. If you're interested in learning how chiropractic treatment can help your immune system, book a consultation with Dr Walid Kesserwani today. He has years of experience and specializes in
patient-centered care and can lead you to improved spinal health—and an immune system that's even stronger.
