Spring Allergies and Chiropractic Care: Breathe Easier This Season

As spring arrives, it brings beautiful blooming flowers, longer days, and warmer weather. However, for many people, it also signals the start of allergy season. Pollen, dust, and other airborne allergens can trigger sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and respiratory issues. While traditional treatments such as antihistamines and nasal sprays offer relief, chiropractic care can provide a natural, holistic way to support your body’s ability to fight allergies and reduce symptoms.

Understanding Spring Allergies

Spring allergies, commonly known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis, occur when the immune system overreacts to allergens such as pollen from trees, grass, and flowers. Symptoms can include:

• Sneezing and nasal congestion

• Itchy or watery eyes

• Sinus pressure and headaches

• Fatigue and difficulty breathing

These allergic reactions can impact daily life, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities, exercise, or even get restful sleep.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Allergies

While chiropractic care does not cure allergies, it helps support the body's immune system and improve overall function, making it easier to manage allergy symptoms. Here’s how:

1. Boosts Immune System Function

Your nervous system and immune system are closely connected. When the spine is misaligned, it can interfere with nerve signals that help regulate immune responses. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment, allowing the immune system to function more efficiently and reduce allergic reactions.

2. Reduces Sinus Pressure and Congestion

Misalignments in the neck and upper back can contribute to sinus blockages, headaches, and congestion. Chiropractic care can help open sinus pathways, improve drainage, and reduce inflammation, providing natural relief from allergy-related sinus issues.

3. Decreases Stress and Inflammation

Stress can weaken the immune system and make allergy symptoms worse. Chiropractic adjustments help reduce tension in the body, lower stress hormones, and improve circulation, leading to reduced inflammation and better overall health.

4. Improves Respiratory Function

Proper spinal alignment ensures that the lungs and respiratory system function optimally. By addressing misalignments, chiropractic care can help patients breathe more easily, especially during peak allergy season.

Other Tips for Managing Spring Allergies

In addition to chiropractic care, consider these strategies to minimize allergy symptoms:

• Monitor Pollen Levels – Check daily pollen counts and limit outdoor activities when levels are high.

• Keep Windows Closed – Use air purifiers and keep windows shut to reduce indoor allergens.

• Wash Clothes and Shower After Outdoor Activities – This helps remove pollen from your skin and hair.

• Stay Hydrated – Drinking plenty of water helps thin mucus and reduce congestion.

• Try a Neti Pot or Saline Spray – These can help clear nasal passages and flush out allergens.

Experience Spring Without Allergy Disruptions

If spring allergies are interfering with your daily life, consider adding chiropractic care to your wellness routine. By improving immune function, reducing inflammation, and supporting respiratory health, chiropractic adjustments can help you breathe easier and enjoy the season to the fullest.

Visit Derryberry Chiropractic Today

📍 5700 Southeast 74th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73135
📞 (405) 701-5777

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Broc Derryberry and take a proactive step toward managing your spring allergies naturally!