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Chiropractors. No one seems to have a neutral feeling about them; you either love yours or you\u2019ve never been and you\u2019re suspicious. What can a chiropractor do for weight loss?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wanted to go to a chiropractor but you were nervous at the thought of all that \u201cbone cracking\u201d, or if you wondered just what a chiropractor can do for you in this area, this article will help to inform you about the benefits of chiropractic care, how it can be a partner in your weight loss journey, and hopefully answer your other questions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Is It Good to See a Chiropractor to Lose Weight?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Chiropractors are experts in the neuromuscular system of the body. They treat problems by using various methods to align the spine or other joints in the body. So, what does this have to do with weight loss? <\/span><\/p>\n

Adjustments work by helping the body and central nervous system perform better. Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean you can eat anything you like, skip the gym, and expect the adjustment to do all the work, you are in for a disappointment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your body will process the food you do eat better because the nerves can send and receive the proper signals. This isn\u2019t enough for you to lose weight all on its own, but this can provide you with a solid base from which to launch your weight loss. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Can a Chiropractor Help? <\/b><\/h2>\n

\"\"In addition to adjustment to improve the nervous system, chiropractors can also advise you about the best possible nutrition and nutritional supplements that can help you to shed excess weight naturally. <\/span><\/p>\n

Subluxations of the spine (when the vertebrae in the spine are out of alignment) can have a direct impact on your weight. Misalignment of the vertebrae can put pressure on the nerves in the spine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your nerves carry information from the brain to other parts of the body, telling the brain when you need to eat when you need water, etc. When these signals are blocked, it can cause you to overeat, or to eat when you are actually thirsty. <\/span><\/p>\n

Interrupted or blocked signals can also affect the metabolic system, causing it to run slower than it should, or it might even block the body\u2019s ability to burn fat. <\/span>One study<\/span><\/a> found that people who enrolled in a comprehensive weight loss program that included chiropractic adjustments lost on average 15.52 pounds over the 13-week study period. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pain Reduction or Elimination<\/h3>\n

The pressure that subluxations cause often result in nerve pain.<\/span><\/a> Burning, tingling, or numb feelings in the affected areas can discourage people from performing some much-needed exercise. Whenever exercise is painful, it will be avoided. This can also lead to weight gain. <\/span><\/p>\n

By removing subluxations, sensations of pain or tingling feelings can be dramatically reduced or often eliminated entirely. This can make you feel so good that you are inspired to enroll in a gym or start a home exercise program. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since being overweight also puts more pressure and stress on the spine, it makes sense to be certain that the spine is in perfect alignment so exercise can be performed, enabling people to lose weight, which will reduce pressure on the spine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pain Medication, Back Problems, and Weight Gain<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"\"If you suffer from <\/span>chronic back pain<\/span><\/a> and have been taking medication to deal with it, you may have noticed that you\u2019ve gained weight over time. This is because most prescription drugs, <\/span>such as corticosteroids<\/span><\/a>, often have the side-effect of making you hungry or changing your metabolism so that you gain weight more easily. <\/span><\/p>\n

Comprehensive chiropractic care can reduce or eliminate your need for prescription pain medication by addressing your back pain directly. Whether you are suffering from <\/span>sciatica or arthritis<\/span><\/a>, pain can be dramatically reduced so that exercise can become a pleasure, rather than a pain-filled chore. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are suffering from a chronic health issue that would prevent many types of exercise, your chiropractor can advise an exercise program that will suit your abilities, so you can stay healthy and maintain a stable, reasonable weight. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Many Times Will I Need to Visit a Chiropractor?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This is a very open question since it would depend on several factors, including: <\/span><\/p>\n