Asthma Relief in Colorado Springs
Struggling to catch your breath or feeling anxious about when the next asthma attack might strike? Asthma is essentially your body trying to fight itself through an overstimulated autoimmune response. This challenging condition affects the airways and lungs, causing shortness of breath, airway constriction, and chest tightness that can feel similar to a panic attack. When breathing becomes labored, it naturally triggers anxiety, creating a cycle that keeps your body stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
The Neurological Connection to Asthma
Following our hierarchy of health, asthma involves both gut and immune system dysfunction, which are closely related since 80% of your immune system stems from the gut. Your gut is called your “second brain” because when you’re conceived, neural tissue is actually taken from your neural tube (nervous system) and placed in your digestive system to create your gut.
This explains why neurology and gut health are so interconnected. When the foundational nervous system is compromised, the gut can become dysregulated, which then affects immune system function, potentially leading to asthma as one possible manifestation. Of course, not everyone with nervous system interference develops asthma, but for some children and adults, respiratory symptoms become their body’s primary way of signaling distress.
Our Targeted Treatment Approach
We examine asthma from both granular neurological and global perspectives, focusing on the nervous system, gut, and immune system together. Our primary target is often the vagus nerve, which controls your immune system, gut, airways, lungs, heart, and digestive system.
Depending on your specific case, we may work to break up congestion in the lung fields and help clear accumulated irritants while focusing on reducing inflammatory responses throughout your body. Our Colorado Springs chiropractors at Freedom Chiropractic use gentle, specific techniques that stimulate proper nervous system function rather than simply addressing respiratory symptoms.
Collaborative Care for Best Results
We strongly believe in co-managing with your medical doctors. When healthcare providers work together on the same page, patients can achieve greater success. We’ll coordinate with your physician regarding inhalers and other medical treatments while addressing the underlying neurological factors contributing to your asthma.
Take Control of Your Breathing
If asthma is limiting your daily activities and peace of mind, you don’t have to accept breathing difficulties as your normal. At Freedom Chiropractic, we’re committed to addressing the neurological root causes that contribute to respiratory dysfunction, helping your body’s natural healing systems work more effectively. Contact our Colorado Springs practice today to book an appointment.
