Reset Your Gut, Rejuvenate Your Spine: The Probiotic Connection
The holidays brought joy and plenty of good food, but your body might be ready for a fresh start.That sluggish feeling, the unusual 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 on the right foot with a visit to Vancouver Disc Centers, where we will help you feel your best from the inside out!
THE GUT-BODY CONNECTION
Here's something that might startle you: your gut health impacts your spine. Really. The connection? Inflammation. When your gut microbiome is out of whack, it can generate systemic bodily systemic inflammation, including the tissues around your spine. This inflammation can contribute to back pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. New 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, buoying up not just digestive health but overall wellness. Studies show that probiotics can regulate immune function, lower inflammatory responses, and even influence 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 beat inflammation throughout the body. (2)
YOUR ACTION PLAN INCLUDES CONTACTING Vancouver Disc Centers
Your post-holiday comeback starts with easy additions like probiotic-rich foods to your everyday eating. Pair this nutritional reset with chiropractic care at Vancouver Disc Centers to address any spinal issues that may be contributing to discomfort. When your gut is healthy and your spine is in good shape, your body functions optimally.
At Vancouver Disc Centers, 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 illustrates care of a compression fracture for a patient with the gentle Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. No matter the spinal issue, Vancouver Disc Centers can help direct its care. Then, schedule your post-holiday appointment today, and let's see how proper nutrition and spinal care work together to help you feel great every day of the new year.
