Conjoined twins named Masha and Dasha were born in Russia in the 1950’s. They each had one arm and shared one pair of legs. The fusion created a circumstance where the twins shared many of their internal organs. Each twin did maintain separate hearts and circulatory systems. This meant that the same blood which circulated throughout Masha’s blood vessels also circulated through Dasha’s vessels. The amazing and unique part of their health history focuses on their nervous systems. Although the same blood circulated through their bodies, each twin possessed a separate and different brain and spinal cord. The separate nervous systems created fascinating instances where one twin would become ill while the other did not. The germs of the sick twin would flow through the shared blood of both twins but only one would experience symptoms from the flu or measles virus. The other twin would be symptom free.

Medical schools continue to teach that germs cause disease. The simple philosophy implies that people become sick when they encounter germs. The case study of Masha and Dasha countered that hypothesis when germs circulating through the same body did not create a simultaneous effect on both twins. Scientific research proves that the immune system works under the direct control of the brain and nervous system. A 2013 book titled “Autonomic Failure” published the scientific proof that specific immune-fighting white blood cells (macrophage) operate under the direct control of the sympathetic nervous system. Such evidence proves revolutionary to health and medicine.

Any interference to the nervous system makes a person more susceptible to illness. The spine is designed to be in a specific position which allows for appropriate movement. These factors enable the brain and nervous system to communicate effectively with organs and systems throughout the body. A misaligned or impinged vertebra will alter the body’s potential to heal at full capacity. Chiropractors do not seek to treat, cure, or heal symptoms or disease. Chiropractic adjustments gently improve position and movement in the spine, so the brain and nervous system become balanced. Research proves that Chiropractic adjustments improve immune function by removing interference from the nervous system

Case studies like the story of Masha and Dasha helped lay a deeper foundation of understanding into the power and potential which exists within the body. Nervous system care continues to compile evidence of healing and restoration as people recognize that true health begins with caring for the function of the body. Research compiled in 2011 showed a 139% increase in specific immune-boosting hormones following a spinal adjustment. The future of health care begins with understanding the past. Expensive pills and medicines pale in comparison to the powerful healing capacity present in a healthy nervous system. The evolving science of Chiropractic continues to educate communities about the long-term benefits of nervous system care for the entire family.

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association March 2011

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Fibromyalgia pain results from processes in the central nervous system and the health care community also attaches the label of “central sensitization syndrome.” No specific diagnostic test exists to confirm a fibromyalgia diagnosis. The current diagnosis process involves ruling out other potential causes and verifying the presence of a set number of other symptoms. Medical doctors treat fibromyalgia with a blend of pain medications.

Chiropractors uniquely help fibromyalgia patients by assessing and addressing the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia sufferers who begin Chiropractic care often share their pursuit of a solution that helps their condition without the addition of more drugs. Those who experience the health and healing of Chiropractic care become quick advocates to those experiencing the initial stages of Fibromyalgia.

What does the research say?

Research published in 2014 documented clear evidence proving the positive effects of Chiropractic adjustments on subjects suffering from Fibromyalgia. The study split 120 Fibromyalgia sufferers into two groups. One group went through a 12-week Fibromyalgia education program that included cognitive therapy sessions and a specific exercise program. The second group of sixty patients received the exact same protocol with the addition of a series of Chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck. Patients in the second group received a total of 20 adjustments to the upper neck over a 12-week period.

Both groups received benefits from each of their respective interventions. However, the group who received upper neck Chiropractic adjustments achieved more significant, long-term improvements when compared to control group a year later. Chiropractic care proved to not only help fibromyalgia sufferers overcome the pain and symptoms of the diagnosis, but also provided sustainable improvement without the use of prescription medications.

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Chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck influence the entire body through their direct impact on the brain. The upper neck plays a crucial role in positively influencing the central nervous system. Misaligned or immobile areas of the spine prevent adequate communication between the brain and the rest of the central nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments help stimulate restoration of proper blood chemistry, hormones, and pain receptors. Fibromyalgia sufferers represent one of many groups of people locked in an uncomfortable cycle of disease that builds dependence on pharmaceutical drugs. Chiropractors help millions of people escape to a world of optimal health and function by unlocking the power within the body.