New research indicates that chronic pain may actually shrink the brain? In addition to this, chronic pain may also disrupt the natural equilibrium or balance of the brain, and may also ‘rewire’ it, potentially leading to disturbances.
Healthy brains are typically balanced, demonstrating equal activity throughout the various lobes and regions of the brain. When performing a given activity, our brains will ‘fire’ in some areas, and rest in others. Those who suffer from chronic pain demonstrate different patterns of rest and activity.
Those suffering from chronic pain have, astonishingly, fifty times the active regions in their brains than their non-chronic pain peers. This ‘always on’ brain activity may sometimes result in cognitive and emotional disorders. However, chiropractors may be able to help provide relief from pain for chronic pain sufferers.
While painkillers do little more than cover up the pain being suffered, chiropractic care may be able to help treat the underlying cause of the pain, or eliminate it altogether.
If you suffer from chronic pain, and would like to learn about how your chiropractor might be able to help you with pain relief, call your chiropractor to arrange an appointment.
