It’s that time of year when you start hearing about colds and flu, and your immune system is worn down. You shouldn’t have to worry about either this winter if your prevention routine includes regular visits to your Knoxville chiropractor at Homberg Chiropractic.

While our bodies are protected by our immune system, sometimes this system may have issues and not work properly. There are a few causes as to why your immune system may not work properly and these may include:

• A mis-alignment in the spine, causing interference between the spine and immune system

• Autoimmune disorders: this type of disorder involves the immune system attacking itself, because it sees itself as dangerous

• Filling your gut with sugar and other inflammatory foods

• Immunodeficiency disorder

• Allergic Disorder-this type of disorder involves the immune system giving an overreacting response to a particular allergen

The immune system and the benefits of chiropractic are more closely linked than you might think. Dysfunctions and mis-alignments found in the body can actually cause a weakened immune system. By properly addressing these mis-alignments at the source, through the master control system of the body, the nervous system, we are able to help strengthen your immune system to fight off cold, flu and other illnesses.

The nervous system is responsible for every function in the body; from blinking, breathing, digestion and walking, to healing injuries and fighting disease. Therefore any misalignment in the spine will put unnecessary and dangerous pressure on the delicate nerves, causing nerve interference. Without proper nerve energy, the body becomes weak, diseased, and prone to illness.

Corrective chiropractic care aims to realign the spine back to its optimal shape, eliminating nerve interference, and promoting healthy nerve flow to the limbs and organs. The result is a much stronger immune system, healthier organ function, renewed sense of health and wellness, and of course an end to back and neck pain.

If your immunity is being compromised due to dysfunctions in the body, then it is in jeopardy of not being able to defend against even common germs, allowing illness to present itself.