Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which leads to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. In 2010, 300 million people worldwide were affected by this condition and, in the previous year, 250,000 died from asthma-related causes. Despite advances in the medical treatment of asthma, the prevalence of sufferers has been increasing since the 1970s.
When we breathe, a wide variety of muscles are involved in expanding the chest cavity to bring air into the body. These include the diaphragm and intercostal muscles between the ribs, as well as several other muscle groups in the chest and upper back. With this being the case, it is not surprising that any tightness in the upper body caused by injury or postural problems will have an adverse effect on the ease and effectiveness of breathing. Slight amounts of muscular tension and spinal misalignment may go unnoticed in a healthy person, but for someone with already restricted breathing, any further obstacle to taking a breath adds to the difficulty in bringing sufficient oxygen into the body.
Chiropractic Care For Asthma
A recent paper in the Journal
of the Canadian Chiropractic Association reviewed the current literature on
chiropractic treatment of asthmatic patients, which included two randomized
controlled trials. The evidence from this review suggests that
chiropractic treatment may have a positive effect on observed symptoms and
regularity of medication use as well as the measurement of peak flow (the force
of exhalation) and other objective measurements. The paper concluded that,
while it is in no way intended as a replacement for conventional asthma
medication, chiropractic treatment could definitely be seen as a useful
addition to primary health care. Although not all patients were found to
benefit from chiropractic care, there were no cases in which symptoms
exacerbated through treatment by a chiropractic doctor.
As chiropractic treatment is a holistic therapy, it helps to restore health to the whole body and not just the back and spine. This is especially true in the case of conditions such as asthma, in which postural problems and muscle tension can adversely affect the breathing process and exacerbate existing symptoms. With this in mind, chiropractic care can be a useful therapy for a wide range of conditions.
As chiropractic treatment is a holistic therapy, it helps to restore health to the whole body and not just the back and spine. This is especially true in the case of conditions such as asthma, in which postural problems and muscle tension can adversely affect the breathing process and exacerbate existing symptoms. With this in mind, chiropractic care can be a useful therapy for a wide range of conditions.
Everybody is different. If you have questions about this
article or whether chiropractic is an appropriate choice for your specific
situation, please ask Murray Utah Chiropractors. We are here to help!
Yeah it is true that chiropractic care improves lymphatic drainage of metabolic wastes and reduces symptoms of disorders such as asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
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