Allergies and asthma impact people worldwide.
In fact, asthma is one of the fastest-growing chronic conditions in the United States, affecting over 15 million Americans, including more than 4 million children.* Many individuals suffering from allergies and asthma may not realize that a misalignment, also known as a Neuro-Structural shift, in the spine can exacerbate many associated symptoms.
How, you might ask. Your nervous system controls all your bodily functions and overall health. It sends and receives nerve impulses between your brain and body. Your spine protects your nervous system, but it can become misaligned due to various stressors;
- emotional (e.g., school and work stress),
- chemical (e.g., medications, certain foods),
- or physical (e.g., illness or fall).
When your nervous system is compromised with a Neuro-Structural Shift, this nerve communication is impaired, triggering various health issues.
For instance, control centers in your brainstem are responsible for breathing. They relay messages through your nerves to communicate with your respiratory muscles and organs to expand and contract your lungs. Neuro-Structural Shifts in upper upper cervical, lower cervical, and upper thoracic regions can affect nerve communication to your sinuses, lungs/bronchi, upper respiratory system, and immune system, manifesting as allergies and asthma.
When the body experiences stress and obstruction within the nervous system, it activates the sympathetic (fight and flight) division of the nervous system. This response can lead to an exaggerated reaction to environmental stimuli. In the context of asthma and allergies, the immune system may overreact to allergens, resulting in an excessive production of histamines.
Medications such as steroid treatments, allergy shots, and inhalers can temporarily relieve asthma and allergies, but they do not address the root cause, and come with their side effects.
Neuro-Structural Chiropractic care offers a natural and effective approach to improving asthma and allergies. By addressing Neuro-Structural Shifts, we can help your nervous system to reduce the stress on the nervous system, help it function more normally, restore proper nerve communication and enable your body to adapt to the stressors that may trigger these conditions.
A study published in a Holland Medical Journal reported that out of 115 families with asthmatic children, 73% had utilized chiropractic care for asthma, and 92% of the families reported that chiropractic was beneficial for their children.*
If you or someone you know suffers from allergies, asthma, sinus issues, or congestion, we can help. Neuro-Structural Chiropractic care is suitable for individuals of all ages and allows the body to heal itself. Schedule a consultation today to learn how we can assist you.
*Underwood, A. Why Ebonie can’t breathe. Newsweek, 59-64
**Vange, B. (1989, July 10). Contact between preschool children with chronic disease and the authorized health services and forms of alternative therapy. Ugeskrift for Laeger, 151(28), 1815-18
