A reversible narrowing of the large and small airways due to spasm of the bronchial smooth muscle, inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, and production of mucus.  Asthmatic attacks are brought on by stress, exercise, viral respiratory infections, and allergens such as pollen, mold, dust and animal danders.  One study showed a decrease in Bronchiodialator use by 20% with chiropractic care, and decreased the severity of the reactions by 39%.  Even better, after a year follow up, the improvements maintained.

References:
Bronfort, G: Chronic pediatric asthma and chiropractic spinal manipulation: a prospective clinical series and randomized clinical pilot study, JMPT 2001; 24: 369-77

The nervous system is directly involved in asthma. In cases of asthma, there is a curving or twisting of the spine that may be associated with the condition. When the spine begins to curve or twist abnormally, it can produce a light pressure in the spinal cord and nerves. If less than 100% of the nerve energy from the brain is reaching the lungs, the lungs may still function, but not at full capacity.

The regulation of the body’s elimination of waste is under the control of the nervous system. Any interference with the flow of nerve energy from the brain to the various elimination organs can result in the situation described above.

Chiropractic offers procedures to reduce the pressure on the nerves to the lungs. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help relieve any interference of the nerves between the brain and the elimination organs, helping the asthmatic person to breathe more normally again.