Compared to other countries in the world, asthma rates in Australia are extremely high, with over two million people affected. Statistics show that 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 medical treatment and research, asthma has not reduced in numbers in Australia.
Non-invasive chiropractic treatment is extremely effective in the treatment of asthma with outstanding results. Chiropractor Clare Fulton and her team have had great results in asthma treatment in Mosman at her Spine and Health Centre. By understanding the anatomy and physiology of your body, they can demonstrate very clearly that there is a link between good health and posture.
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 become inflamed and swollen 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 difficulty in breathing as well as wheezing and coughing and can be very stressful for both children as well as their parents.
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 and breathe. Correcting your posture has numerous benefits but in this case the compressive forces on you rib cage is removed allowing you to breath easier.
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. Clare and her team at her Chiropractic Spine and Health Centre specialize in asthma treatment in Mosman and have had great results in treating their clients.