How Chiropractic Care Helps Strengthen Your Immune System

You don’t catch colds because you’re unlucky — you catch them when your body’s communication breaks down.

Your nervous system is the master control center for every function in your body, including your immune system. When your spine is misaligned, it can create interference in the nervous system — disrupting the brain’s ability to communicate clearly with the rest of your body. That’s where chiropractic care comes in.

The Science Behind It

Research shows chiropractic adjustments can directly support immune health:

• 🧠 Improved communication: Adjustments help restore normal nerve flow between the brain and immune organs, allowing your body to detect and respond to threats more efficiently.

• 💪 Increased antibodies: A study published in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that patients showed a rise in immune antibodies (SIgA) within 30 minutes of a spinal adjustment.

• 😌 Reduced stress hormones: Chiropractic care has been shown to lower cortisol levels — the stress hormone that suppresses immune function — helping your body stay in balance.

• 🔄 Less inflammation: Adjustments can help regulate inflammatory cytokines, reducing chronic inflammation that weakens the immune system.

The Big Picture

When your spine is aligned and your nervous system is clear, your immune system can work smarter — not harder. Regular chiropractic care keeps your body’s communication pathways open, allowing you to adapt, heal, and defend naturally.

If you’re ready to strengthen your immune system from the inside out, schedule an adjustment with The Wellness Way Mason and see how a clear spine can help you feel your best this season.