Inflammation is a normal response to cellular injury. Despite the fact that drug advertisers have emphasized the harmful effects of inflammation, the fact remains that without this process our bodies could not survive. Inflammation represents a protective response designed to rid the body of the initial cause of cell injury and the consequences of that injury.

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic.

Acute inflammation is characterized by a rapid onset and short duration. A sprained ankle, a whiplash injury or the first occurrence of lower back pain basically have the same acute response. Sometimes healing takes place with only a faint memory of the injury. But far more often, the first occurrence is the beginning of lifetime of pain and loss of enjoyment of function and health.

Chronic inflammation inevitably causes tissue damage and is accompanied by simultaneous attempts at healing and repair. Inflammation for prolonged periods of time can be thought of as the healing process in overdrive, and deleterious changes can occur to localized tissues as well as the entire body.

At Downtown Integrative Health Group, we encourage early intervention in acute injuries as a way to promote healing and reduce the chance of chronic progression. Our chiropractors work to restore normal joint movement of the injured area and stimulate the autonomic nervous system through the adjustment. Acupuncture can control pain and balance any disturbed energy. Nutritional supplements can insure adequate building blocks for repair and exercise therapy works to strengthen against re-injury.

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