Asthma & Chiropractic Care

Reviewed by Dr. Matthew Roller, D.C., CACCP — Updated August 2026

Asthma is a complex condition influenced by many factors environment, immune response, inflammation, and genetics among them. Spinal dysfunction is one additional factor that is often overlooked.

Chiropractic care works alongside your child’s asthma care, never instead of it. Keep seeing your pediatrician or specialist, and keep using the inhaler and medication they have prescribed. We are happy to be one part of your child’s care team and to communicate with their other providers when it helps.

Some parents tell us their child seems to breathe more comfortably after a course of care, and a few notice their child reaches for the inhaler less often. That is what those families have observed — it is not something we promise, and any change to your child’s medication is a decision for their doctor, never for us.

Gentle care built around your child

At Kids Only Chiropractic, here are some things you can expect from our approach:

Musculoskeletal Exam on first visit
Identify and remove subluxations on the first visit, no second day sales meetings.
Support nervous system function
Work alongside your child’s existing care plan

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Chiropractic care is a gentle, drug-free way to support your child’s nervous system alongside everything else their care team has in place. We’d love to be part of your child’s healthcare journey. Give us a call today!

How chiropractic may help

The nerves that control the muscles involved in breathing, the airways, and the lungs all travel through the spine. When there is a subluxation a joint in the spine that is restricted or not moving correctly — it can create interference along those nerve pathways. That interference doesn’t cause asthma, but it can be one of the factors that makes symptoms harder for the body to manage. Chiropractors are trained to identify and remove subluxations. By restoring proper spinal motion, we support the nervous system’s ability to function without that added layer of interference.

What the research shows

One published case: an 11-year-old with chronic asthma

A 2014 case study followed an 11-year-old girl with chronic asthma and allergies who was taking regular medication. Over about six weeks of chiropractic care her allergy symptoms settled, her breathing normalised, and her spinal curve and posture improved. Her medication was discontinued under the care of her own providers.

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Fedorchuk C, Opitz K. Improvement in Quality of Life and Improved Cervical Curve in an 11-year-old Child with Asthma Following Chiropractic Intervention: A Case Study. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, 2014.

A single case study describes what happened for one child. It does not predict what will happen for your child, and it is not a reason to change any prescribed treatment.

Commonly asked questions:

How does the spine relate to breathing and the lungs?

The nerves controlling the muscles involved in breathing and the airways travel through the thoracic spine — the mid-back. When joints in that region are restricted or subluxated, it can create interference along those nerve pathways. Restoring motion to those joints reduces that interference and supports better nervous system communication. Restricted movement in the chest can decrease inflation of the lungs.

Can we do this alongside seeing our pediatrician or specialist?

Yes — and we encourage it. We are happy to be one part of your child’s care team and will communicate with other providers when it is helpful. A whole-child approach always produces the best outcomes.

What results should we expect?

Every child is different. Some families notice improvements in breathing comfort, sleep, or overall wellbeing over time. We are honest about what chiropractic can and cannot do, and we will give you a realistic picture of what to expect after assessing your child.

Do you take insurance?

No — insurance companies make it too hard to bill and get claims paid. So we work directly with our practice members to keep care almost at cost.

Ready when you are

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