🦴 October DREAM Series: Alignment for Immune Health

Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Dillon 👋

We’re deep into October here in the Corridor, and you’ve probably noticed the temperature swings — warm one day, cold the next, and everything in between. This time of year can be hard on your body. You’re adjusting to weather changes, stress from busy schedules, and less daylight — and your spine and nervous system feel it, too.

At Total Health Chiropractic, we believe that alignment isn’t just about posture or pain relief — it’s about function. Your spine is the communication highway between your brain and the rest of your body, including your immune system. When that pathway is clear, your body works the way it’s designed to.

💡 The Connection Between Your Spine and Your Immune System

Think of your nervous system as your body’s command center. Every cell, tissue, and organ communicates through it.
When your spine is out of alignment, it can create interference — like static on a phone line — making it harder for your body to respond and adapt.

That’s why chiropractic adjustments do more than just relieve pain. They restore balance, reduce nervous system stress, and help your body stay resilient when facing seasonal changes.

Many of our patients tell us that after a few weeks of consistent care, they notice fewer headaches, better sleep, and improved focus — all signs that their nervous system is firing more efficiently.

🧍‍♂️ Posture, Breathing, and Immunity

Your posture impacts more than just how you look — it affects how you breathe and how well your body can move oxygen through your bloodstream. When your shoulders round forward (hello, screen time 👀), your chest collapses, and your diaphragm can’t fully expand.

That shallow breathing limits oxygen flow and can even suppress immune function over time.
Improving posture through chiropractic adjustments and posture correction exercises helps open your chest, improve breathing, and reduce stress on your spine.

We also use spinal decompression in our clinic for patients who sit most of the day. It gently stretches the spine, improves mobility, and helps discs rehydrate — keeping the nervous system functioning at its best.

⚡ SoftWave, Red Light, and Recovery

Beyond adjustments, we use modern tools to help speed up healing and improve circulation.
SoftWave Therapy uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate tissue repair and activate stem cells. It helps calm inflammation without drugs or injections — which is perfect for people dealing with chronic pain or immune-related fatigue.

We also incorporate Red Light Therapy, which helps reduce inflammation, improve mitochondrial function, and even enhance your sleep quality.
It’s one of our favorite ways to complement chiropractic care for faster recovery and better overall wellness.

🏢 Taking Chiropractic On-Site

Many local businesses are starting to recognize that healthy employees are more productive employees.
That’s why we launched our AlignCo Corporate Wellness Program — bringing chiropractic, posture screenings, and stress reduction directly into workplaces around Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, and Tiffin.

If you own or manage a company and want to boost team energy and reduce sick days, reach out — we can come to you with our on-site chiropractic care or set up a Lunch & Learn to teach simple posture and health strategies.

🌟 The Bottom Line

When your spine and nervous system are aligned, your body doesn’t just move better — it works better.
Alignment supports every system in your body, including your immune system.

So this fall, make sure your body is communicating clearly. Keep moving, eat clean, get your rest, and don’t forget to stay aligned.
Your future self will thank you.

If you’re in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, or Tiffin, stop by Total Health Chiropractic — where we help you feel better, function better, and live better.

— Dr. Dillon Hammes