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How Chiropractic Care Helps Boost Your Immune Function

An image of a man laying on the couch and blowing his nose, clearly under the weather. Believe it or not, this is something that your local Ann Arbor chiropractor can help with.

Do you feel like your immune system isn’t as responsive as it used to be?

How can a chiropractor help support your immune system?

When you think of chiropractic care, your mind probably goes straight to back pain relief or better posture. But did you know that your spine and nervous system also play a vital role in how your immune system functions? At Pivotal Chiropractic, the focus is on optimizing the body's natural ability to heal and protect itself—without drugs or surgery. Supporting immune health is one important piece of that puzzle.

The Spine, Nervous System, and Immune Function

Your nervous system is the master control center of your body. It communicates with every cell, organ, and system—including your immune system—through the spinal cord and its network of nerves. If spinal misalignments interfere with this communication, your body may struggle to respond efficiently to infections, inflammation, or chronic stress.

Specific structural chiropractors (like Dr. Gessert) focus on finding and correcting these misalignments. By improving spinal alignment and removing nerve obstruction, chiropractic adjustments help restore clear communication between the brain and body. This can lead to better overall health, including a more responsive immune system.

How Chiropractic Adjustments May Support Immune Health

While chiropractic care doesn’t “treat” the immune system directly, clinical studies suggest that it can contribute to improved immune function by:

  • Reducing Nervous System Stress: Chronic stress weakens the immune response. Chiropractic care helps reduce physical and neurological stress, allowing your body to recover and adapt better.
  • Promoting Better Sleep: Good sleep is essential for immune resilience. Many patients report improved sleep quality after chiropractic adjustments.
  • Encouraging Healthy Circulation: When your nervous system is functioning properly, your body can better regulate blood flow, which supports immune cell transport.
  • Supporting a Balanced Inflammatory Response: The nervous system plays a big role in how your body manages inflammation. Chiropractic care may help your body maintain a healthy inflammatory balance, an important part of immune defense.

Support Your Health Goals with an Ann Arbor Chiropractor

At Pivotal Chiropractic, care is always individualized. Dr. Gessert takes the time to understand the full picture of your health, not just your symptoms.

If you’ve been feeling run down, stressed, or like your immune system just isn’t as strong as it could be, consider getting your spine checked. A properly functioning nervous system is essential for whole-body health.

Ready to learn more about how chiropractic can fit into your wellness routine? Contact your local Ann Arbor chiropractor at (734) 221-0362 or by submitting a contact form. We look forward to supporting you and your health!

Customer Reviews

  • Dr.Andrew Gessert is an outstanding professional with amazing skill in adjusting my neck and spine. I can continue in my sport feeling great after an adjustment. You don't know how great you can feel till your nerves and spine are aligned. Thank you Dr. Gessert.

    Pamela S.

  • I started seeing Dr. Andrew last summer after my Cross Fit coach listened to my complaints about my body and urged me to get a consultation. It’s now been almost a full year, and not only do I feel so much better physically—much less chronic pain—but I feel much more in touch and in tune with my body, due to the treatment he provides, and also the at-home stretching that he prescribed. Dr. Andrew is friendly and always takes the time to listen to how I’m feeling, and he never fails to amaze me at how he can assess my physical problems and use his training to correct them. I would recommend him to anyone who has pain and wants to feel better!

    Aaron R.

  • Great experience for me. Easy to work with and accommodating. Andy has a very clear process and steps through it adjusting on the way. He is professional, communicates well and is never rushed. Every thing is very well explained and measured. My results have been great. Life changing. Highly recommended.

    Willy L.

  • I’m very impressed with Dr. Gessert’s skill in adjusting my neck and spine; especially given the fact that I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries. Not only am I walking straighter, he also provided me with an ongoing strengthening plan to maintain the results I am happily experiencing. Highly recommend a visit to Pivotal Chiropractic.

    Steven P.

  • Dr. Andrew is an amazing Chiropractor. He is always prompt with communication. His office is very clean and he has state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. Dr. Andrew takes the time to customize a plan for you for better motion, better posture, and less discomfort. I would absolutely recommend Dr Andrew to anyone looking for Chiropractic professionals.

    Jeff O.