Chiropractic Can Provide Asthma Relief
Asthma is a big concern for many people in Alden and for a society as a whole, since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that this problem currently affects almost 19 million adults and 7 million kids in the United States. A full-blown asthma attack likely means a hospital visit. Fortunately, Dr. Showalter has helped many people in Alden get relief from asthma symptoms.
Research Shows Chiropractic Helps With Asthma
The medical research verifies what we see in our practice. For example, a paper published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy evaluated 31 adult asthma patients after receiving four weeks of chiropractic adjustments. The authors reported that the patients who received chiropractic adjustments had a 34% decrease in asthma symptoms.
The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics printed another asthma-based study, except this one involved children. In this report, the 36 participants ranged from 6 to 17 years in age and their asthma was considered either mild or moderate in severity.
After 12 weeks of chiropractic, as a whole, the children reported a higher quality of life and a decreased level of severity. As a bonus, they also indicated that they depended less on their bronchodilator and these positive effects were still being demonstrated one year after chiropractic care was finished.
We Can Help People Find Comfort From Asthma
So, whether you're 7 or 70, if you have asthma attacks, be sure to contact Dr. Showalter in Alden and make an appointment today. We'll do what we can to help you breathe easier!
Resources
- Asthma. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Bronfort G et al. (2001, July-August). Chronic pediatric asthma and spinal manipulation: a prospective clinical series and randomized clinical pilot study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics;24(6):369-77
- Nielsen N et al. (1995, January). Chronic asthma and chiropractic spinal manipulation: a randomized clinical trial. Clinical and Experimental Allergy;25(1):80-8
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Scott Showalter
Since 1990, I have been practicing chiropractic care, utilizing multiple state-of-the-art techniques: gentle non-force adjustments, Gonstead, Diversified, Activator, Sacral Occipital Techniques, and deep tissue massage. We also offer ultrasound and hydrocollator (steamed clay) hot pack therapy. Based on your individual needs, I will recommend a plan for treatment and use of techniques that suit you best.