Allergens or irritants that are inhaled into the lungs, and result in inflammation that clogs and constricts airways, are generally the cause of asthma symptoms. Symptoms include laborious breathing, wheezing, coughing, and constriction in the chest. In severe cases, asthma can be fatal. Drugs may transiently ease 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 decided to take less of their medication.

What is the process by which chiropractic care lessens the frequency and severity of asthma attacks? What does an adjustment of the spine have to do with respiration? Nervous system interference is removed through chiropractic adjustments. The majority of nerves that control bodily functions exit between the spinal vertebrae and carry on to their destination. This includes those nerves that affect the respiratory system. If restricted, nerves that regulate the diaphragm can have a profound effect on how beneficially the respiratory system functions. It isn’t puzzling, then, why so many adults and children receiving chiropractic treatment report augmented breathing and a decline in their asthmatic symptoms.

Chiropractic may be beneficial for you, or someone you love, who has asthma, if it is produced by, or aggravated because of spinal subluxations. Chiropractic may help you to breathe a little easier. Call your chiropractor today!

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