Asthma rates in Australia are extremely high compared to other countries in the world with over two million people affected. Approximately one in nine adults, one in eight teenagers and one in seven primary school age children are affected by asthma in one form or the other. Even with our advancement in research and medical treatment, asthma has not reduced in number in Australia.
Non-invasive chiropractic treatment is extremely effective in the treatment of asthma with outstanding results. Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team have had great results in asthma treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre. By understanding the anatomy and physiology of your body they can demonstrate very clearly that there is a link between posture and good health.
One of the most common reasons for children being admitted to hospital is asthma, it is more common in boys than girls of primary school age however, as they develop into their teenage age, it is more common amongst the girls.
What is asthma and does it affect our body? It is a common condition which affects the small air passages of the lungs called bronchi. The bronchi becomes swollen and inflamed, and this leads to the production of mucus. During an asthma attack, these small airways become a lot narrower reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing with difficulty with breathing.
Poor posture and forward head carriage in particular can have a huge effect on your lungs. When your head comes forward and you adopt a ‘stooped' posture your rib cage becomes compressed and the range that your rib joints move decreases. This makes it much harder for your rib cage to expand thus making it harder for you to draw air into your lungs. Correcting your posture has numerous benefits but in this case the compressive forces on you rib cage is removed thereby making it easier for you to breath.
Chiropractic treatment has a beneficial effect on airway circulation and lung capacity and it is for this reason that we strongly recommend that you consult a professional who understands the anatomy and physiology of your body like Adam and his team at his Chiropractic Spine and Health Centre who specialize in asthma treatment in North Sydney.
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