The simplest way to put it: the nervous system is how the brain talks to the body. Without a properly functioning nervous system, there will inevitably be miscommunication between the two — and that can lead to a major decrease in our health and wellness.

Every single thing you do is run through the nervous system. You have the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The brain sends messages to the rest of the body through the nerves. 

Then there is the peripheral nervous system, which are nerves that extend from the central nervous system to all parts of the body. This system takes the messages sent from the brain to the nerves, and then sends them to your organs, tissues, cells, etc. There are two specific parts to the peripheral nervous system: the somatic nervous system that controls movements you perform consciously, and the autonomic nervous system which controls those movements that happen without thinking. 

The nervous system is responsible for controlling your movements, your thoughts, your memories, your feelings, the words you speak and the actions you take. It controls involuntary movements like blinking and breathing, and affects how your brain interprets everything around you. Hand-eye coordination and balance, learning, healing, aging, digestion, stress response… These are all things that depend on your nervous system.

As you can see, there is not one thing that happens in the body that does not at some point cross through the nervous system, which is why it is so crucial to keep it healthy and functioning at its absolute best.

Stress of any kind, whether chemical, physical or emotional, can interfere with this brain-body communication and cause dis-ease within the body. This disconnect can cause harm to the body’s natural responses, and lead to many more issues down the road if not taken care of properly — things like constipation and digestion issues, sleep conditions, pain and discomfort, unclear thinking and feelings of fogginess, and much more.

The nervous system is like the control center for your body — it is in charge of everything, so you can’t let it shut down. To protect and strengthen your nervous system, Dr. Gena Chiropractic, your favorite family chiropractor in Plantation, always recommends following the Five Pillars of Health — following a healthy diet, getting adequate exercise and quality sleep, maintaining a positive attitude and managing your stress, and the fifth and final step: chiropractic care. 

Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to make sure your nervous system is in tip-top shape. Routine maintenance is crucial to keeping your body in optimal condition, and decreasing the chance for previous ailments of the musculoskeletal and nervous system from coming back. Even if you came to see Dr. Gena and her team of chiropractors in Plantation for a specific reason and you feel like the condition has been fixed, it’s still ideal to make chiropractic care a part of your lifestyle. 

Continued chiropractic care is good for both physical and mental health. Remember, your health is in your hands; our hands are here to help. Give our office a call today at 954-417-5815 to schedule a consultation, and let us help maintain your brain and body connection to keep you at optimal health.