If you’ve been following our blogs, catching up on all the opportunities we take to educate our patients at Dr. Gena Chiropractic, and have learned a thing or two about chiropractic care, then you are probably familiar with the long list of benefits chiropractic care provides.

There are some benefits that can only be described as nothing short of amazing – as studies are now reporting on the connection between the role chiropractic care plays in addiction recovery.

Drug addiction and its long and painful road to recovery may not be the first things that come to your mind when you think of visiting a chiropractor or going for regular chiropractic adjustments. And that’s okay, we don’t blame you. But for the many people in our country who are battling addiction and working their hardest to overcome the challenges of drug addiction, they are turning to chiropractic care as a means to cope with their pain and suffering.

Here’s why:

According to a study published earlier this year, The disease of addiction has far reaching aspects that impact the physical, psychological and spiritual health of those who struggle with addiction. When we take a look at the physical aspects of an individual’s substance abuse, one of the most tell-tale signs of chronic substance abuse it that it creates a severe deficiency of important neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. And as you may very well know, chiropractic care addresses the way our brain and spine communicate – coincidence? Not at all.

Though addicts who enter a recovery program are given the tools and treatments to help them recover physically, psychologically, and spiritually, there is often a major piece of the puzzle that is missing, as researchers are now finding.

'The primary focus of the work of a chiropractor is the spine area, and chiropractic care in addiction recovery focuses on the flow of neurotransmitters. When the spine and its’ corresponding nerve structure are properly aligned, neurotransmitters can be released in a specific sequence which will allow people to experience balance. In order for an addict to regain proper neurotransmitter balance, chiropractors utilize a variety of techniques to manipulate the spine and other important skeletal, muscular and nerve features to restore perfect alignment.' -Tim Powers, Sober Nation, 2016

Therefore, chiropractic care in conjunction with the other forms or therapy and treatment necessary for addicts to recover, offers major benefits in helping the brain and spine to communicate effectively and healthily once again. 

And that’s not all. Going through recovery after a drug addiction really takes a toll on one’s body. Some of the other benefits of chiropractic care for recovering drug addicts include:

-           stress relief

-           a restoration in emotional equilibrium

-           alleviates the physical pain (headaches, muscle tension) due to addiction

At Dr. Gena Chiropractic, a leading chiropractor in south Florida, we want you to know that if you or someone you love has taken the bold move to battle their addiction, we’re here to support that decision!

We know it’s a rough road and we are here for you so that you don’t have to go it alone, and have a strong source of support both mentally AND physically.

Visit us in Plantation, Florida, today – just 15 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale.

Remember, your health is in your hands, but Dr. Gena’s hands are here to help!