Many people suffer from some form of breathing problems such as asthma, allergies, lung disease, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). While there are a variety of treatment options such as medication and surgeries, have you considered chiropractic treatment as a way to reduce and relieve symptoms of certain respiratory conditions?
The Spine’s Role in Respiratory Health
Think of the nerves that go out to every part of your body as the roots of a tree. If the roots are in poor condition, it can cause the tree to suffer. In the same way, when something is out of alignment within the spine and the nerves cannot communicate with the spinal cord and brain, the body will function poorly. Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, and how disorders within those systems can affect a person’s health. It is a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that seeks to find the source of the problem.
Spinal manipulation is the most common form of treatment performed by chiropractors, but other manual therapies and approaches are used such as laser treatments, heat and ice, relaxation and meditation, lifestyle counseling, nutrition advice, exercise, and other treatment methods.
Thoracic Nerves and Respiratory Function
Chiropractic care focuses on correcting subluxations or misalignments within the spine that can affect different areas of the body beyond your spine, including the respiratory system. The thoracic nerves come out from the spinal cord to the organs, tissues, and glands in the chest area. They operate the heart, the lungs and the rest of your respiratory system such as the muscles within the chest, ribs, upper back, and neck. Misalignments within the spine can impact the thoracic nerves which can cause problems with the lungs expanding or contracting, resulting in breathing complications that can become severe.
How Chiropractic Treatment Can Benefit Respiratory Health
It is common for patients suffering from back or neck pain to also have difficulty breathing or another form of respiratory issue. This is because everything within the body is connected. For the body to function optimally, the spine must be in proper alignment so that the nerves attached can function properly and support the organs they are connected to within the body.
Your chiropractor will address the cause rather than merely treat the symptoms and note any subluxations within the spine that may be putting stress on your thoracic nerves. A combination of manual adjustment, soft tissue therapy, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes will be offered to you as a custom treatment plan that will not only reduce your breathing problems but will also return your body to optimal health giving you a better quality of life.
Taking a Breath of Fresh Air with Chiropractic Care
There can be many different causes and reasons behind respiratory problems, many of which are often rooted in the health of the spine. If the spine is out of alignment, the nerves will suffer and the organs controlled by those nerves will become impaired. To learn more about chiropractic treatment and how it can help you breathe easier, contact our office today for more information or a consultation.
Optimizing your respiratory health with chiropractic care can provide relief and improve your overall well-being. Don’t let breathing difficulties hold you back from living your life to the fullest.
Schedule a consultation with Hunt Spinal Care today and take the first step towards better respiratory health and a brighter future.
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