Although AI technology is on the rise, our bodies aren’t machines yet – or are they? When you really think about it, the human body is full of amazing programming, some of which is designed to heal you after an injury. In a way, your body really is an incredible self-healing machine!
When you experience an injury, whether it’s a sprain, a strain, or a herniated disc, your body immediately begins the repair process. What you may not realize is what’s going on at the cellular level.
The truth is that there’s an intricate system of healing involving a variety of biological mechanisms hard at work to heal injuries. Your body’s cells work together through inflammation and other processes to protect and rebuild damaged tissues as well as restore function after an injury. At Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab, we simply help you function better to allow your body to heal itself naturally.
What Happens During the Healing Process?
When you experience an injury, cells trigger an immune response. White blood cells target the site to clear away damaged tissue and fight potential infections. Inflammation, while often thought to be a bad thing, can actually be beneficial in the healing process.
Next, cells called fibroblasts begin to repair the injured tissue by producing collagen. Over time, the body remodels this tissue to strengthen and restore its original function.
Natural repair can take time, especially for injuries involving complex structures. Thankfully, chiropractic care and advanced therapies like class IV laser therapy can work alongside your body’s innate healing mechanisms to optimize your recovery.
Supporting Natural Healing with Chiropractic Treatments
Chiropractic treatments are designed to align the body, creating an optimal environment for cellular healing. Here are some ways our treatments at Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab can boost your body’s natural ability to heal:
Manual Adjustments
Manual adjustments help restore proper alignment to the spine, relieving pressure on nerves and improving communication between your brain and body. When the spine is properly aligned, the nervous system can more effectively regulate its responses to injury to promote efficient healing.
Flexion Distraction Therapy
This gentle, non-invasive treatment stretches and decompresses the spine and is often used to treat conditions like herniated discs. Flexion distraction can improve spinal mobility and reduces pressure on injured discs. It can also enhance blood flow to injuries to support the healing process.
Decompression Therapy
Decompression therapy creates a negative pressure within the spine through gentle stretching. This reduces nerve compression, relieves pain, and also promotes the efficient transfer of vitamins, oxygen, and nutrients. In turn, your body is able to address injuries faster and more efficiently.
Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate deep into tissue to stimulate cellular activity. The laser energy fuels cellular repair processes, accelerates tissue recovery, reduces inflammation, and alleviates pain. All of this takes place thanks to adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is a molecule that powers your cells with energy.
Full-Body Light Therapy
Light therapy works on a cellular level to boost healing across the body. At Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab, we use VitaBed full-body light therapy to stimulate cellular activity that produces more energy for repair and regeneration.
Full-body light therapy is especially effective for promoting overall recovery, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation. As an added bonus, our patients also often experience more energy, improved mood, and better sleep.
The Power of Combination Care
While your body’s natural healing abilities are impressive, they can benefit from the support of chiropractic care as well. When combined with advanced therapies like class IV laser therapy and full-body light therapy, chiropractic care works in synergy with your body to enhance cellular activity and speed up recovery.
By addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction, these treatments not only alleviate symptoms but also help restore optimal health and function naturally and without prescription medications.
Contact Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab in Waxhaw and Pineville
To learn how our chiropractors in Waxhaw and Pineville can help enhance your body’s natural healing abilities on a cellular level, schedule your appointment with Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab. Call (704) 243-1010 to schedule by phone, or schedule your appointment online right now!