Addiction Recovery—How To Ease The Journey With Chiropractic Care
Drug addiction and substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States. According to research conducted back in the year 2014, over seven million Americans suffered from drug abuse disorders.
You might wonder, what does addiction have to do with spinal problems? Turns out the two are directly connected. Here is how manipulation of the spine can help a recovering addict:
What Causes Addiction In The First Place?
A deficiency of well-being neurotransmitters can increase the chances of an individual falling victim to some form of addiction. Some of the problems a person is likely to experience due to the deficiency include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
In order to counter these problems, a person gets a craving for mood altering substances. Consuming too much of these substances can alter the brain chemistry and negatively affect a person’s cognitive abilities.
Detoxification
When patients make the decision to give up drugs, they first undergo the process of detoxification. They have the option of non-invasive treatment methods in order to do so.
Neuro-repatterning services like cranial nerve stimulation help prevent cravings as well as anxiety. After detoxification, the actual recovery process begins.
Here is a look at how chiropractic care can help addicts during the recovery process:
It Relieves Stress
Sometimes people turn to drugs because they are under a lot of stress and need to relax. Once they stop using their stress levels once again increase. Addicts are usually filled with anxiety and uncertainty when they begin the recovery process.
Finding an alternative method for relaxation is not as easy as it sounds. This is where chiropractors come in. In many ways, chiropractic treatment is akin to a massage. The chiropractor applies pressure to your back in order to allow the blood to flow through the body.
It releases natural hormones in your body. These are known as endorphins. Also referred to as ‘feel good’ hormones, endorphins provide relief from stress and promote feelings of positivity.
Emotional Stability
For an addict, the recovery process can be quite overwhelming. They feel a wide range of emotions like anger and sadness and it can be quite tough for them to deal with these emotions. Chiropractors can help in this regard by offering assistance to their patients.
They can help their patients channel all of their negative emotions in a positive manner. They also provide the patients with clarity and help them stay calm.
Are you looking for Shelbyville chiropractic treatment ? Get in touch with us. Our treatment methods can reduce cravings and make you feel a lot happier. We use different methods to treat the problems that our patients are facing.
You can contact us at 502-633-1073.
