Can Chiropractic Care Help With Allergies?

You might be wondering what spinal manipulation therapy has to do with Allergic Rhinitis, better known as “allergies” or “Hay Fever.” Well for starters, the spine and the spinal cord are connected to the brain, but the spinal cord plays a huge role in internal organ systems and feeling within the body.

The theory is that anytime the spine gets manipulated, it affects the nervous system and its processes. While there are speculation and controversy over this theory, it is proven that there is a visible effect on the nervous system when the spine undergoes manipulation. If you are interested in testing these claims, click here to make an appointment with a chiropractor in Commack, Dr. Gregory Papadopoulos.

Moving forward with this evidence, we can say that the manipulation of the spine can affect our nervous system. What exactly do we know about allergies, though?

Allergic Rhinitis

• Occurs when the immune system develops a sensitivity to allergens within the affected person’s environment.
• Symptoms often involve itchiness, fatigue, sneezing, coughing, pain resulting from symptoms’ effects (itching damages the skin, causing pain in some cases).
• Involves the nervous system because our nerves are what send signals to our brains where we interpret them for sensations such as pain, itching, etc.
• Allergens include pollen, dust, ragweed, pet dander, cigarette smoke, perfumes, diesel
• Can be seasonal or perennial (year-round) depending on the allergen.

Chiropractic care doesn’t have to just be about the spine and spinal manipulation. Chiropractic care can offer you a whole body approach to healing.  At Suffolk County Chiropractic, we can offer you a chiropractor in Commack that can provide you with lifestyle advice for alleviating or reducing the symptoms of some of your allergies, as well as nutrition advice (could you have a food allergy?).

If you are searching for a chiropractor in Commack who can provide you with relief from your allergies, contact us today at Suffolk County Chiropractic for an appointment!