Sinusitis is a common condition that causes significant discomfort. Discover how chiropractic in Mataró can offer natural relief and improve your quality of life.
When the mucus fills the air cavities in excess, what we know as sinusitis appears.
Sinusitis is quite common. It usually appears when we have a cold and disappears at the same time. But if the drainage is blocked, the pressure increases and can cause pain, general malaise, headache and swelling around the eyes and ears. Jaw pain, chills, fever, dizziness, loss of appetite, photophobia, bad breath, nausea and even depression.
Causes of sinusitis
Anything that irritates the sensitive mucous membranes can be a contributing factor to sinusitis; dust, mold, pollen, fumes, viruses and bacteria, etc.
Allergy sufferers often have symptoms of sinusitis because many allergens irritate the nasal cavities. Other less common causes of sinusitis are bone growth, nasal polyps, deviated nasal wall, facial injuries, tumors or diseases of the upper teeth.
Bacteria and viruses only grow when conditions are ideal. They are the result of bodily dysfunction.
The prototypical medical treatment for sinusitis and rhinitis is usually drainage and treatment with decongestants, antibiotics and antihistamines.
Pharmacies are full of all kinds of sinus remedies. This treatment is controversial because the drugs may relieve nasal congestion, but they have limited effects on the sinuses and may cause side effects.
Chiropractic and Sinusitis
Chiropractic, by relieving stress on the nervous system and body structure, helps the body function more efficiently. In addition, chiropractic care can strengthen the disposition for the bones of the skull to move more freely and “breathe,” allowing the body's fluids to drain without interference.
Chiropractors have been observing the beneficial effects of spinal treatment on the nervous, immune and respiratory systems for decades.
