Why Are Asthma and Allergies So Common?
When allergy season rolls in or asthma symptoms flare, many families turn to medications, inhalers, and avoidance strategies. And while these may offer short-term relief, they often don’t address the underlying issue—why your or your child’s body is reacting that way in the first place.
The Nervous System: The Missing Piece
At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we take a different approach. We focus on the one system that controls how your body responds to allergens and environmental triggers: the nervous system.
Most people don’t realize that the nervous system plays a central role in both immune and respiratory function. It acts like a communication hub, helping your brain regulate everything from inflammation and mucus production to muscle tension in the lungs and airways. When the nervous system is under stress—especially in the upper neck near the brainstem—it can interfere with these vital processes.
Where Does This Stress Come From?
This kind of stress doesn’t always come from major trauma. It can build up from birth, illness, emotional strain, or even postural tension. Over time, this can lead to poor drainage, heightened immune reactivity, and difficulty breathing—all of which show up as common allergy or asthma symptoms.
How Chiropractic Helps
That’s where chiropractic care comes in. At Pinnacle, we use INSiGHT™ scans to measure how the nervous system is functioning and identify exactly where stress is interfering with the body's ability to adapt. These scans are non-invasive, gentle, and completely safe for children and adults.
Once we identify areas of imbalance, we use gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments—no twisting or cracking—to calm the nervous system, restore balance, and allow the body to function the way it was designed to.
Jack’s Story: A Big Win for Allergy Relief
Jack came to Pinnacle Chiropractic after years of struggling with hearing fluctuations caused by Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. By the age of 11, multiple surgeries had already failed to provide lasting relief, and surgical options were off the table moving forward. His family knew that allergies, immune stress, and his body’s stress response were all affecting the fluid in his ears and his overall quality of life—especially his hearing.
They were searching for something that could help support Jack’s immune system and reduce his allergy symptoms naturally—and that’s when they found us.
After beginning nervous system-based chiropractic care, Jack’s response to stress improved almost immediately. His mom described him as more relaxed, more energetic, and simply at ease. Despite allergy test results that showed he should have been suffering year-round, Jack is now rarely symptomatic. He no longer requires allergy shots and only takes medication as needed during seasonal spikes.
Even more remarkable? This was Jack’s first year of high school—and the first time since pre-K that his hearing remained stable the entire school year. A huge milestone!
His immune system has grown stronger, he bounces back from colds more easily, and his mom says he’s now “the most pleasant young man.” His healing journey has been filled with hope—and we’re honored to be a part of it.
What Families Are Noticing
For children and families dealing with asthma or chronic allergies, this can mean:
- Fewer flare-ups during allergy season
- Better breathing and lung function
- Improved drainage and reduced sinus congestion
- Less reliance on medications
- A stronger, more adaptable immune system
Many of the parents in our office share stories of how their child could finally enjoy playing outside without constant sneezing, or how they’ve been able to sleep through the night without waking up congested.
We Don’t Treat Symptoms—We Support the System
We don’t treat asthma or allergies directly. What we do is support the system that controls how the body handles those challenges in the first place. And when that system—the nervous system—is functioning well, the whole body benefits.
Ready to Help Your Family Breathe Easier?
If you're looking for a natural, drug-free way to support your child’s respiratory and immune health, nervous system-focused chiropractic care could be the missing link.
You don’t have to keep chasing symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at the root cause—and help your family breathe easier, naturally.
