Why do we have our patients drink briny water before performing rehabilitation exercises?

In our office our patients perform rehabilitation procedures along with treatments and we often have them drink a small amount of briny water. I thought today I would provide some information about why we do this.

Real salt with all 84 trace minerals rather than table salt that is only Na Cl is needed for the patient’s nervous systems electrolytes to function properly. 

For proper function and electrolyte balance, the body requires an adequate amount of RealSalt (natural salt). Patients who are salt-deprived complain of unexplained aches, especially headaches. There is an onset of cramping of muscles, especially the large ones, which usually occurs in the legs and particularly at night. This cramping indicates the need for digestible salt. Ordinary table salt has been cooked and contains added preservatives. It does not have the 84 trace minerals that are needed for digestion and other bodily functions. it is , therefore, not good for human consumption and may cause arterial diseases, high blood pressure, and other complications. Natural salt is uncooked and has no preservatives and is essential for electrolyte production, which is necessary for neural activity and function. The cooking of salt and addition of preservatives changes it s composition, taste and participation in metabolic functions. 

When performing our spinal rehabilitation procedures these nutrients are pumped to the ligaments and discs and help ensure faster results.