If you dread this time of year because of your body’s reaction to the tree, grass and weed pollen, it’s time you discovered how chiropractic care can help you avoid the sneezing, watery eyes and itchy nose that is so common this time of year.
Chiropractic for allergies?
That’s correct. Which surprises many people who don’t see the connection between their spinal column and their allergic reactions. Think of it this way:
1. Your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, control and regulate every cell, tissue, organ and system of the body—even your immune system.
2. When physical, chemical or emotional stress cause muscles to contract and bones of the spine to misalign, nervous system compromise between your brain and your body can result.
3. With a reduced capacity to adapt to your environment because of nervous system stress, even microscopic pollen can tax your immune system and allergic symptoms appear.
“Just be careful,” observes Harrisburg chiropractor Dr. Randy Frederick, “chiropractic isn’t an allergy treatment. It’s just a delightful side effect of chiropractic spinal adjustments that help reduce the body’s overall stress level.”
If you’re tired of the side effects of over-the-counter drugs such as Allegra, Benadryl or Claritin, or prescription antihistamines such as Clarinex and Xyzal, you might be wise to find out more about what chiropractic can do for you.
The alternative is to monitor the Harrisburg pollen report and stay indoors when the Harrisburg pollen forecast suggests it’s going to be an especially bad day. Give us a call to arrange a no-obligation consultation and see if your allergies might be related to nervous system stress along your spine.