Can Chiropractic help depression?

Although most people originally seek chiropractic care for back or neck pain, many people are surprised by the positive effect chiropractic adjustments can also have on their state of mind.  In fact, people with depression are much more likely to also be experiencing chronic pain.  So when we relieve that pain, it is a great emotional relief as well.  I see it almost every day in the faces of my patients. 

Just recently a patient came in who had been in chronic pain for over a year.  She had many tests, blood work, MRI's, and etc.  The doctors suggested that it was in her head.  She was of course depressed over that and the fact that she was almost always in pain.  After just her first adjustment, there was relief.  She slept better than she had in a very long time.  The relief and a good nights sleep made all the difference for her.  I could see in her facial expressions that she had a totally improved attitude. 

The irritation to the nervous system that spinal problems can cause not only brings you down physically but mentally as well.