Allergens or irritants that are inhaled into the lungs, and create inflammation that clogs and constricts airways, are routinely the cause of asthma symptoms. Symptoms include distressed breathing, wheezing, coughing, and constriction in the chest. In extreme cases, asthma can be fatal. Medication may temporarily lessen the symptoms of asthma,but there is no medical cure.

Although chiropractic is not a therapy for asthma, per se, current research published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research recorded the results experienced by 81 children with asthma who were provided with chiropractic adjustments. The two-month study disclosed that those under care saw a 45% decrease in the number of “attacks” and that 31% of the subjects voluntarily chose to decrease their medication.

What is the technique by which chiropractic care reduces the persistence and intensity of asthma attacks? How can an adjust of the spine affect respiration? Chiropractic adjustments eliminate nervous system impedance. Almost all of nerves that regulate bodily functions exit between the spinal vertebrae and carry on to their destination. This includes those nerves that affect the respiratory system. If impeded, nerves that regulate the diaphragm can have a detrimental effect on how well the respiratory system functions. It isn’t inexplicable, then, why so many men, women and children receiving chiropractic adjustments report augmented breathing and a reduction in their asthmatic symptoms.

Chiropractic may be beneficial for you, or someone you love, who has asthma, if it is produced by, or made worse because of spinal subluxations. Call your chiropractor today to find out if chiropractic care can help you to breathe a little easier.

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