Chiropractic Care and Your Immune System: What the Research Says

You may have read that chiropractic adjustments "boost" the immune system. It is a common claim online, so it deserves a straight answer.

What the Research Says

In 2020, chiropractic researchers from around the world reviewed the evidence and found no credible scientific evidence that chiropractic care improves immune function. They published a joint statement asking the profession not to make that claim (Côté et al., 2020). A larger 2021 review of spinal manipulation for conditions outside the muscles and joints reached a similar conclusion (Côté et al., 2021).

We agree with them. Chiropractic care at Blue Zone focuses on the spine, joints and muscles: back pain, neck pain, headaches and the way you move.

Where Chiropractic Care Fits

Pain and stiffness can make it harder to stay active and sleep well, and both matter for your overall health. Our role is helping with the muscle and joint problems that get in the way of an active life.

Everyday Habits That Support Your Health

• Getting enough sleep, on a regular schedule
• Moving every day, even if it is a walk
• Eating mostly vegetables, beans, whole grains and fruit, much like people in Okinawa and Ikaria
• Staying up to date on the vaccines your doctor recommends
• Washing your hands and staying home when you are sick
• Keeping close ties with friends and family

If you get sick often, or you have allergies or an autoimmune condition, your primary care physician is the right first stop.

Back or neck pain slowing you down? Book a chiropractic session today! The $99 covers your exam, X-rays and your first treatment.