A larger majority of Americans than ever before say they are suffering from asthma. It is one of this country’s most prevalent and costly diseases. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, every day 40,000 people miss school or work due to asthma; 30,000 people experience an asthma attack; 5,000 people are seen in the emergency room due to asthma;1,000 people are admitted to the hospital due to asthma;and, 11 people die from asthma.
Allergens or irritants that are breathe into the lungs, and create inflammation that clogs and constricts airways, are most often the cause of asthma symptoms. Symptoms include laborious breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. In extreme cases, asthma can be deadly. There is no medical cure for asthma although drugs may temporarily decrease the symptoms.
Even though chiropractic is not a therapy for asthma, per se, recent research published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research recorded the results experienced by 81 children with asthma who were provided with chiropractic care. The two-month study revealed 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 process by which chiropractic care lessens the persistence and intensity of asthma attacks? How can an adjust of the spine affect respiration? chiropractic adjustments remove nervous system impedance. Almost all of nerves that control bodily functions exit between the spinal vertebrae and travel to their destination. The nerves that affect the respiratory system are contained in this network. If impeded, nerves that regulate the diaphragm can have a serious effect on how vigorously the respiratory system functions. It isn’t inexplicable, then, why so many men, women and children under chiropractic management report better breathing and an abatement in their asthmatic symptoms.
If you or someone you love has asthma, and it is generated by, or made worse due to spinal subluxations, chiropractic may be beneficial. Call your chiropractor today to see if chiropractic treatment can help you to breathe a little easier.