Interesting new research. We all know the importance of neuroplatisity concerning brain function. The vast majority of adaptability research is being done by psychophysiologists. At least 90% of research published is from their field.
More recently, “mindfulness” as an intervention is all the rage. We even see it being pushed in Chiropractic circles. Well, brand new research has shown, using advanced imaging techniques, that “mindfulness” failed to show ANY neuroplastic positive effects in the brains of subjects.
Now, I can say without a doubt, that Chiropractic specific adjustment of the VS has blown away the level if changes found in mindfulness research, as relates to adaptability and complexity data. What I find in pre post adjustment changes, smokes anything reported by the mindfulness proponents. Our data is way more impressive.
So, stop looking outside of OUR UNIQUE ROLE to offer the best way to optimize coordination of the patient’s physiology. You are second banana to NO OTHER intervention.
Kral, T. R., Davis, K., Korponay, C., Hirshberg, M. J., Hoel, R., Tello, L. Y., … & Davidson, R. J. (2022). Absence of structural brain changes from mindfulness-based stress reduction: Two combined randomized controlled trials. Science Advances, 8(20), eabk3316.