1428-D Aversboro Road

Garner, NC 27529

Chiro Adjustment Reduces Inflammatory Response

A single chiropractic adjustment reduces inflammatory cytokines in asymptomatic people. The January 2006 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics published a research study that demonstrated that a single chiropractic adjustment in the thoracic spine reduces the inflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha) and IL-1beta (interleukin- 1beta). 64 asymptomatic patients were assigned to 3 groups: chiropractic adjustment, sham adjustment, or control group. Blood and serum samples were obtained before and at 20 and 120 minutes after treatment. Whole blood cultures were activated with lipopolysaccharide. A significant proportion of the sham and control group participants demonstrated progressive increases in the synthesis of TNF- alpha and IL-1beta. Conversely, in the group that received a chiropractic adjustment, the production of both cytokines decreased gradually. Note: TNF- alpha is associated with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis and asthma. It has also been implicated in cancer. IL-1beta leads to chronic pain.

Patient Appointment Hours

Monday:

8:30am - 11:30am / Dr. Spinoccia

1:30pm - 5:30pm / Dr. Spinoccia

2:30pm - 5:30 pm / Dr. Kirch

Tuesday:

7:30am - 11:30am / Dr. Kirch & Dr. Spinoccia

1:30pm - 5:30pm / Dr. Kirch & Dr. Spinoccia

Wednesday:

7:30am - 11:30am / Dr. Kirch

12:00pm - 7:30pm / Dr. Spinoccia

Thursday:

7:30am - 11:30am / Dr. Kirch & Dr. Spinoccia

1:30pm - 5:30pm / Dr. Kirch & Dr. Spinoccia

Friday:

7:30am - 2:30pm / Dr. Spinoccia

9:00am - 11:30am / Dr. Kirch

Saturday:

9:00am - 12:00pm / Dr. Spinoccia

Starting February 3rd, 2024!

Sunday:

Closed

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