Chronic inflammation is a key driver of musculoskeletal degeneration—and understanding its connection to gut health and immune response is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide whole-body care. In this 2-hour on-demand course, Dr. Howard Benedikt, DC, explores the dynamic relationship between inflammation, nutrition, and the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, and spinal discs.
Through a functional lens, this course will help you better understand how inflammatory triggers contribute to degenerative spinal conditions, and how to leverage gut health and nutritional strategies to support healing and reduce patient discomfort.
What you’ll learn:
Common inflammation triggers and how they impact musculoskeletal tissue
The difference between innate and adaptive immune responses
The critical role of gut health in managing systemic and neuroinflammation
Strategies for addressing inflammation-related spine and soft tissue degeneration
Perfect for chiropractors seeking to integrate nutrition and functional medicine principles into musculoskeletal care.