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Chiropractic Therapy for Asthma Sufferers
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that narrows the airways, making it difficult for the affected person to breathe properly. It can be a frustrating and stressful condition for children and adults alike, and while there is no cure, many people achieve moments of relief with the help of inhalers, steroids and other types of prescription drugs. Still, there may be alternative treatment options available.
What Causes Asthma?
Asthma can be triggered by a number of environmental factors including weather conditions, high temperatures, very cold temperatures, high humidity and general allergies from cut grass, ragweed or pollen. Infections such as the flu or cold virus can also trigger asthma symptoms. Too much physical exertion which encourages heavy breathing often leads to an asthma attack, so sufferers must be careful with the types of exercises and sports they participate in. Dust and fumes in the home are other common triggers for asthma sufferers, so many sufferers need to keep their homes as free of dust and other irritants as much as possible.
Asthma Treatment Options
Currently, asthma sufferers use inhalers to ward off serious breathing problems when they feel an attack coming on, but depending on the frequency and severity of their attacks, they may also be required to take prescription drugs.
Some people experience relief from asthma symptoms after undergoing chiropractic therapy. Chiropractic treatments work by restoring healthy nervous system functioning, which can affect the respiratory system. According to Dr. Ray Hayek who was involved with conducting trials on the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for asthma in Australia, correcting spinal misalignments had a very positive effect on the asthma sufferers. The patient group displayed significant improvements in asthma symptoms, and also reduced their cortisol levels, which helped improve their health overall. The patients were monitored for the long-term, and results of the study showed that many experienced far fewer asthmatic attacks. (Source: ChiroCommunity.com)
Still, it’s important to note that not all asthma patients will respond to spinal adjustments. Some may need to pursue other forms of treatment in order to reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, but chiropractic therapy does provide some more options for asthma sufferers.
Effects of Chiropractic Treatment for Asthma
While some asthma sufferers report immediate results from chiropractic treatments, others may experience a more gradual recovery. According to Chiroweb.com, an improvement in asthma symptoms may take several months, and the patient would need to be evaluated and continue with prescribed medications. Light spinal thrusts and cervical adjustments may help some people improve asthma symptoms and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks. (Source: Chiroweb.com)
While chiropractic treatment is often sought after for back pain, many medical professionals believe that chiropractic care can be used to improve symptoms related to various disorders and diseases. Improving nervous system functioning can help to increase overall well-being and promote healthy breathing. Although it has not been extensively documented, asthma sufferers may benefit from a weekly chiropractic treatment, or frequent chiropractic treatments.
Learn more about chiropractic treatment options by contacting a chiropractic doctor in your area. He or she will be able to conduct a spinal assessment and recommend a treatment plan based on existing asthma conditions or other health problems.
Published: 07/03/2009, Last Updated: 07/03/2009
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