Brain Function and Chiropractic Care

Brain Function and Chiropractic Care

There are different ways to measure brain function in a lab setting, but there is no need to be fancy because we can get a basic understanding of how well your brain functions based on day-to-day activities.
Perhaps you notice you’re not as “sharp”, feeling “foggy”, “blanking” easily? You’re experiencing a reduced mental performance, clarity and acuity.
Perhaps you notice you’re not as strong, a bit more clumsy, falls easily? You’re experiencing a loss of motor function and reduced proprioception (ability to sense body position in space).
All the above is not just because of “aging”, but a reduction in the speed and efficiency of the communication between the brain and the body. And guess what is the main pathway between the brain and body? The spine! And of course, Chiropractic can help with maintaining your brain “speed” and overall function.
Hawkes (2024) reported an improvement in memory and recollection with a resolution of recurrent thigh pain with Chiropractic care. Patient reported Chiropractic care as “life-changing” upon improvement in mental clarity (Steinberg, 2023)
Reaction times and cerebellar function were noticeably improved following spinal adjustment on patients with subclinical neck pain (Daligadu, 2013). Complex reaction time tasks were significantly improved following Chiropractic care, specifically after upper cervical adjustment (Kelly, 2000). Overall improvement on sensorimotor function was improved following Chiropractic care in groups of older adults (Holt, 2016).
Finally, a case study reported that Chiropractic care seemed to improve brain fog in individuals experiencing mental health difficulties (Masarsky, 2024). These are all amazing results as as always we would love to have more research, these early indicators are extremely positive results!
If you’re interested in staying as “sharp” as ever and having the capacity to “play”, enjoying the time well spent with your loved ones, consider Chiropractic. Give us a call, send us a message and book an appointment with us. We’d love to look after you.
 
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1. Hawkes D, Postlethwaite R, McIvor C. Decreased thigh pain and increased mental acuity and physical performance in a 26-year-old male under Chiropractic care: A case report. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2024;4.4.
2. Steinberg B, Clodgo-Gorden K, Postlethwaite R, McIvor C. Improved mental clarity, balance, and digestive function, and normalised gait in 63-year-old female under chiropractic care: A case report. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2023;4.2
3. Daligadu J, Haavik H, Yielder PC, Baarbe J, Murphy B. Alterations in cortical and cerebellar motor processing in subclinical neck pain patients following spinal manipulation. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2013 Oct 1;36(8):527-37.
4. Holt KR, Haavik H, Lee AC, Murphy B, Elley CR. Effectiveness of chiropractic care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older people: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2016 May 1;39(4):267-78.
5. Masarsky CS, Todres-Masarsky M. Long COVID Fatigue, Depression, ‘Brain Fog’, and Subluxation: A case report. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2024;5.1.