Short YouTube episode (Research That Matters TV) in which Dr. Jeff Langmaid explains recent research suggesting chiropractic adjustments can increase "cortical drive" — measurable electrical activity in arms and legs — after an adjustment. He links increased cortical drive to greater strength, improved stamina, balance, coordination, and overall quality of life, while noting one adjustment is not likely to produce elite athletic performance.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid with Research that Matters TV did you know that a chiropractic adjustment doesn't just help reduce your pain levels, but it can enable you to be stronger? It's true. Researchers measured the electrical activity in the arms and legs before, during and after a chiropractic adjustment. What did they find? An increase in cortical drive post chiropractic adjustment. That's science speak for more strength and stronger is better. Better stamina and better balance, better coordination, better performance in every area of your life leads to higher quality of life. And what will you do with more strength? Keep in mind your brain powers, your movements and your strength through your central nervous system. Adjustments have been shown to increase that cortical drive, which helps make you stronger. And while one adjustment may not make you into a champion powerlifter, this exciting new research is important for all of us who want to live an active lifestyle. My name is Dr. Jeff Langmaid, and I'll be back next week for another episode of Research that Matters TV.
