Chiropractic and the nervous system

Chiropractic is a health profession that focuses on improving the functionality of the nervous system and the body as a whole through a comprehensive and holistic approach. The nervous system is the first system in the body to develop, coordinating each organ, muscle, gland, and cell so that each one can work in perfect synchrony. The brain constantly receives information from the external and internal world, and thanks to the functioning of the nervous system, it can respond adequately to the needs of the moment, sending information back to the body. This process involves a constant optimal adaptation of the body, commonly called health. This connection between the brain and the rest of the body is crucial for regulating stress, pain, and other symptoms that may appear in other systems. The Central Nervous System (CNS), made up of the brain and spinal cord, is the only organ in the body that is completely protected by a layer of bone: the skull protects the brain and the spine protects the spinal cord. We can think of the spinal cord as a highway that carries all information from the body to the brain and back, an essential element for the proper functioning of the nervous system.