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Be Healthy, Feel Happy: The Brain-Body Connection Through Chiropractic Care

Published May 27th, 2025 by Camarata Chiropractic

In today’s fast-paced world, many people are seeking ways to not only relieve pain but to feel better mentally and emotionally. While most associate chiropractic care with relieving back and neck pain, the truth is—it goes much deeper.

At Camarata Chiropractic & Wellness, we believe that health and happiness are intricately connected. When your body is aligned and your nervous system is functioning properly, your brain can better regulate your emotions, energy, and overall well-being.

This is where neuroscience and chiropractic care beautifully intersect.

The Neuroscience of Happiness, Joy, and Gratitude

Happiness isn’t just a state of mind—it’s a neurological process. Your brain produces and regulates a series of powerful chemicals and neurotransmitters, including:

  • Dopamine – the motivation and reward neurotransmitter

  • Serotonin – involved in mood regulation and emotional balance

  • Endorphins – natural painkillers that promote a sense of well-being

  • Oxytocin – the "connection hormone" that supports bonding and trust

When these chemicals are balanced and flowing, you experience more joy, calm, focus, and resilience. But when the nervous system is under stress—due to poor posture, spinal misalignment, inflammation, trauma, or lifestyle factors—it disrupts the delicate balance between the brain and body.

This is where chiropractic care can play a transformative role.

How Chiropractic Affects the Nervous System and Brain Chemistry

Your spine is more than just a structural support system—it’s the protective housing for your central nervous system, which includes the spinal cord and the nerves that branch out to every organ, tissue, and cell in your body.

When a spinal misalignment (also called a subluxation) occurs, it can interfere with normal nerve signaling, creating tension and miscommunication between the brain and the body. This can result in:


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