Integrity Chiropractic Clinic

03/14/2026

Here is another wonderful review from one of our patients that we!

03/14/2026

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03/13/2026

Chiropractic care supports neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections—by removing nerve interference through spinal adjustments. These adjustments enhance communication between the brain and body, specifically influencing the prefrontal cortex, which improves cognitive function, motor control, pain modulation, and mental clarity.

Key Connections Between Chiropractic and Neuroplasticity:

Brain Function and Cognitive Improvement: Adjustments can improve cortical drive, leading to better focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility.

Improved Sensorimotor Integration: Chiropractic care enhances the brain's ability to process sensory information and coordinate motor responses.

Structural Alignment and Neural Plasticity: Proper posture and spinal alignment help prevent nerve interference, supporting healthy nervous system development and function.

Reduced Pain and Stress: By reducing musculoskeletal pain and tension, chiropractic care lowers stress, allowing the brain to adapt more effectively.

Support for Recovery: For individuals recovering from injury, chiropractic adjustments can help the brain rewire itself for better function.

02/18/2026

A little bit of fun reading for all our patients involving spinal health and spinal hygeine. Make sure to take care of your spine! You only get one your whole life! :)

Fast Facts: The Consequences of Forward Head Posture

1. Long-term forward neck posture leads to "long-term muscle strain, disc herniations and pinched nerves." (Mayo Clinic Health Letter, March 2000)

2. In regard to respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain patients, a recent study "demonstrated a strong association between an increased forward head posture and decreased respiratory muscle strength in neck patients." (Cephalgia, February 2009)

3. "For every inch of forward head posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds." (Kapandji, Physiology of the Joints, Volume 3)

4. "Loss of the cervical curve stretches the spinal cord 5-7 cm and causes disease." (Dr. Alf Breig, neurosurgeon and Nobel Prize recipient)

5. "90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine," says Dr. Roger Sperry, Nobel Prize recipient for brain research. Dr. Sperry demonstrated that 90 percent of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body to gravity. Only 10 percent has to do with thinking, metabolism, and healing, so when you have forward head posture, your brain will rob energy from your thinking, metabolism, and immune function to deal with abnormal gravity/posture relationships and processing.

6. According to Rene Cailliet MD, director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California, forward head posture can add up to 30 pounds of abnormal leverage on the cervical spine. This can pull the entire spine out of alignment. FHP results in loss of vital capacity of the lungs by as much as 30 percent. This shortness of breath can lead to heart and blood vascular disease. The entire gastrointestinal system is affected; particularly the large intestine. Loss of good bowel peristaltic function and evacuation is a common effect of FHP. It causes an increase in discomfort and pain because proprioceptive signals from the first four cervical vertebrae are a major source of the stimuli which create the body's pain controlling chemicals (endorphins). With inadequate endorphin production, many otherwise non-painful sensations are experienced as pain. FHP dramatically reduces endorphin production.

7. FHP has been shown to flatten the normal neck curve, resulting in disc compression, damage and early arthritis. Spine, 1986)

Guess what? Chiropractic can help! Call us at 234-334-7770 or email integchirollc@gmail.com to make an appointment and see how chiropractic can help you!

02/16/2026

A great article on how taurine can help with blood pressure and vascular function

The results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial describing the effects of taurine supplementation on blood pressure and vascular function in patients with diabetes were recently published in iScience. Taurine is a sulfur-containing semi-essential amino acid found primarily in ani...

02/13/2026

Another great review from a very satisfied patient! This is the type of care Integrity Chiropractic Clinic strives for!

02/10/2026

A great post on how curcumin can help control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Combined with chiropractic adjustments it is a great 1-2 combo!

The journal Medicine (Baltimore) recently published the results of a meta-analysis of randomized and controlled trials evaluating the effect of curcumin on inflammatory markers and disease activity among people with rheumatoid arthritis. This meta-analysis included 7 trials, all fairly small, rangin...

02/09/2026

Dr. Scaperato received some great and heartfelt feedback from one of our patients! He truly enjoys being able to help so many patients like this daily!