Allergens or irritants that are breathe into the lungs, and result in inflammation that clogs and constricts airways, are generally the cause of asthma symptoms. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. In extreme cases, asthma can be deadly. There is no medical cure for asthma although medication may temporarily decrease the symptoms.

Despite the fact that chiropractic is not a treatment 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 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.

How can chiropractic care assist in reducing the persistence and severity of asthma attacks? What does an adjustment of the spine have to do with respiration? Nervous system impedance is removed by chiropractic adjustments. The majority of nerves that regulate bodily functions exit between the spinal vertebrae and travel to their destination. This includes those nerves that affect the respiratory system. If impeded, nerves that control the diaphragm can have a profound effect on how vigorously the respiratory system functions. It isn’t inexplicable, then, why so many adults and children under chiropractic care report improved breathing and a reduction in their asthmatic symptoms.

If you or someone you love has asthma, and it is generated by, or exacerbated because of spinal subluxations, chiropractic may be beneficial. Call your chiropractor today and see if chiropractic adjustments can help you to breathe a little easier.

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