Got the seasonal sniffles? Did you know chiropractic care for allergies can help?
Most people tend to think of chiropractic care as being a manipulation of the physical body, and therefore they associate a trip with only physical injuries or pain. They may not know, however, that a skilled chiropractor is able to treat and regulate the nervous and immune systems as well. Chiropractic care improves the connection between the brain and spinal cord, which can help to regulate the body’s overall communication, including your body’s reaction to allergens by way of the immune system. This can provide significant relief to those who suffer seasonal and dietary allergies.
You may be thinking, “A drug-free approach to allergy relief? Isn’t that too good to be true?”
First of all, let’s look at the facts. Americans spend more than $3 billion dollars on allergy treatment every year. Between sick days, doctor visits, and medications, this industry is truly a beast. Most alternative treatments are not touted because of the large price tag attached to most over the counter medications. Not only that, but most people don’t have an understanding of how the body actually creates an allergic response.
Here is the short story:
An allergic response is created when the immune system recognizes a foreign object (a molecule of pollen, a particle of food, etc.) as harmful and goes haywire. What comes next is a cascade of inflammatory substances (namely cortisol and histamine) that cause the symptoms of allergies that we know all too well. Stress can also cause a similar onslaught of inflammation, creating an even more intense reaction. In fact, according to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, excessive psychological stress and allergic disorder have been linked together in clinical practice for centuries.
At Sheridan’s Creekside Chiropractic, Dr. Erin Merrill-Macy D.C., C.M.E. performs adjustments that can not only calm the nervous system, but also the immune system, because they are intimately linked. The body can function at its best to decrease reactions to allergens when alignment of the spinal cord and surrounding structures are achieved. Creekside also offers spa services, a sauna, K-Laser pain relief and more to get you feeling like your best self.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, call today for an appointment and see what springtime feels like with proper alignment and ease in the body!
