The answer to this question is nerve function.

The nervous system is the master control system of the body and the nerves that pass in between vertebral segments can be pinched by vertebrae out of alignment.

Did you know that the weight of a dime pressing on a nerve can change that nerve’s function up to 40%!

When vertebrae are out of alignment, or subluxated, communication from the brain to the organs, glands, muscles and cells is decreased! This lack of communication will not allow the signals from the brain go through accurately to the organs.

In the upper region of the neck, the nerve supply affects the organs into the head and face including the sinus cavities. By re-aligning these subluxated vertebrae in the neck, the communication between the brain and your head and face can be restored and will be able to return to a more normal state and allowing the sinuses to open up and function more optimally.

This phenomenon occurs every day in chiropractic offices even though most of those patients are not even seeking help for their sinuses. Most of the time, their original complaint is some type of neck discomfort or headache. The added benefits come as they begin to learn about the improvement of the functioning of their body by improving the nervous system communication.

Here is what our Billing Specialist, Jennifer had to say about her sinus trouble.

"I battled sinus infections for 9+ months and it was miserable. I was on antibiotics for all that time and I still suffered. I had sinus surgery and I really don’t know if that helped at all. I finally started getting adjusted for this by Dr Tripps and it helped a lot. She also advised me to start Olive Leaf which helped with the bacteria that was causing my infections. So I take my Olive Leaf everyday and get my regular adjustments and I have been MUCH better. I recommend anyone who has sinus issues to come see us to get relief."

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