Reset Your Gut, Rejuvenate Your Spine: The Probiotic Connection
Those holiday treats were incredible, weren't they? Now it's time to show your body some post-celebration love.The lethargy, the increased stiffness in your back, even that brain fog? They could all be connected to what's happening in your gut. The exciting news is that science is exposing powerful connections between digestive health and spinal wellness, and simple dietary changes could really make a difference. Start the year right with a visit to Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic, where we will help you feel your best from the inside out!
THE GUT-BODY CONNECTION
You might wonder what your digestive system has to do with spinal health. The connection? Inflammation. When your gut microbiome is out of whack, it can initiate systemic inflammation throughout your body, including the tissues around your spine. This inflammation can influence back pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Recent research reveals the powerful role probiotics play in restoring balance to your gut microbiota. These beneficial bacteria help maintain the delicate ecosystem in your digestive tract, supporting not just digestive health but overall wellness. Studies explain that probiotics can regulate immune function, lower inflammatory responses, and even impact your body’s processing of nutrients that support bone and joint health. (1)
NATURAL SOURCES OF PROBIOTICS
The good news? Supplements are one way to go to boost your probiotic intake. Or eating for your probiotics works! Common fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha are excellent natural sources. These foods have been shown to maintain immune function and help combat inflammation throughout the body. (2)
YOUR ACTION PLAN INCLUDES CONTACTING Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic
Ready to reset? Start by incorporating probiotic-rich foods to your daily menu. Pair this nutritional reset with chiropractic care at Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic to address any spinal conditions that may be contributing to discomfort. When your gut is healthy and your spine is in good shape, your body functions optimally.
At Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic, we take a whole-body approach to your health. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Clint Dickason on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes treatment of a compression fracture for a patient with the gentle Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. No matter the spinal issue, Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic can help direct its care. Then, schedule your post-holiday appointment today, and let's chat about proper nutrition and spinal care work together to support your health goals throughout the year ahead.
