Allergies

What are allergies?

Allergies occur when your immune system responds negatively to an otherwise harmless substance. When you encounter something that your immune system perceives as a threat, it produces antibodies to fight it.

These antibodies cause inflammation in your sinuses, airways, skin, or digestive system. Your symptoms can be mild, severe, or even life-threatening.

What causes an allergic reaction?

Airborne particles trigger the most common allergies. These allergens can cause hay fever or rhinoconjunctivitis.

Other allergies can be caused by:

• Foods such as wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, or peanuts
• Insect stings like wasps or bees
• Medications containing penicillin

Your allergic reaction depends on what triggers your allergy and the severity of your body’s response. Some common allergic reactions include:

• Sneezing, runny, or stuffy nose
• Itchy, red, watery, or swollen eyes
• Tingling or swelling of the tongue, lips, face, and throat
• Hives, rash, swelling, or itchiness on your body
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing

In extreme cases, an allergic reaction can be life-threatening. If you experience shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness, seek medical attention immediately.

How does chiropractic medicine treat allergies?

Chiropractic medicine does more than realign your body — it boosts your immune system.

Your doctor at Absolute Healthcare Advanced Chiropractic is specially trained to identify alignment issues to develop a personalized treatment approach for your care. 

Your doctor may recommend:

• Chiropractic manipulation: manipulating vertebrae to improve or restore function and reduce allergy symptoms
• Massage therapy: working muscles and soft tissue of your body to reduce pain, tension, and allergy symptoms, while improving blood flow and encouraging relaxation
• Spinal decompression: stretching and relaxing the spine to promote healing and eliminate allergy symptoms
• Board-certified acupuncture: utilizing needles to stimulate specific points of the body to relieve pain and ease allergy symptoms
• Physical rehabilitation: restoring and enhancing overall health to reduce allergy symptoms through a personalized care plan

In addition to physical chiropractic care, your doctor may recommend nutritional and lifestyle changes to manage your allergy symptoms long-term.

Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about how Absolute Healthcare Advanced Chiropractic can effectively treat your allergies.