What is Immune System Deficiency?
Immune system deficiency arises when the body’s natural defense against pathogenic threats is compromised, making an individual more susceptible to infection or disease. People who experience immune system deficiency are more likely to become unwell and generally take longer to recover from illness.
Signs and Symptoms of Immune System Deficiency
There are several different reasons why a person may naturally experience lowered immunity, particularly if they make unhealthy lifestyle choices or have a genetic predisposition to low immunity. However, immune system deficiency is generally a symptom of a more serious issue. Some medical conditions that can cause immune system deficiency include HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or lupus disease.
While symptoms are bound to vary amongst patients suffering immune system deficiency, most patients will experience frequent bouts of cold and flu, slow healing wounds, gut-health issues such as bloating or frequent diarrhea, and chronic lethargy.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Immune System Deficiency
When attempting to treat immune system deficiency, few people think to consider the health of the upper cervical spine and how it may be contributing to their condition. However, the nervous system and the immune system are closely linked.
Because of its proximity to the central nervous system (CNS), the upper cervical spine plays a key role in supporting the flow of nerves along the spinal cord. A misalignment in the upper cervical vertebrae can thus have a cascading effect on the function of the CNS. More specifically, a vertebral misalignment can delay or obstruct the transmission of electrical signals to the organs and cells which make up the body’s immune system. If left untreated, ongoing disruption to nerve flow from the CNS can quickly lead to the development of an immune system deficiency.
How Our Upper Cervical Treatment Works for Immune System Deficiency
Our immune system deficiency specialist, Dr. Gordon Elder, is an expert in the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique. Unlike traditional chiropractic techniques, Blair Chiropractic employs targeted and precise spinal correction techniques to reboot the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Dr. Elder employs a two-step treatment regime for patients with immune system deficiency. Firstly, patients undergo a 25–30-minute consultation to establish their history and determine whether a vertebral misalignment could be responsible for their condition. Following this procedure, you’ll be provided with a comprehensive report on your spinal health and treatment plan. Of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask Dr. Elder any questions about your condition. Note, that the diagnostic process typically involves the use of advanced 3-D imaging techniques to pinpoint the specific location of any misalignments.
In future sessions, Dr. Elder will use low-force, non-invasive Blair chiropractic adjustment techniques to gently correct the misaligned cervical vertebrae, restoring natural alignment to the spinal column and kick-starting the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
After your first treatment session, patients do need to return for regular check-ups (for at least 3-5 months) to ensure their adjustment has set. Most patients average between 10 and 15 appointments with Dr. Elder to achieve long-lasting results.
If your quality of life is suffering because of immune system deficiency, get in touch today to speak with Dr. Elder about the health of your upper cervical spine. Located in Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Elder also services Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, El Paso in Texas, and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.