12/03/2025
When your little one can’t breathe easily, every parent feels it.
Croup often brings that scary barking cough and labored breathing—especially at night. While it’s usually caused by viral inflammation, many parents don’t realize the nervous system plays a key role in how the body manages respiratory challenges.
The nerves that support the lungs, diaphragm, and airways originate in the cervical (neck) and thoracic (mid-back) spine. When there’s interference in these areas, the body may struggle to regulate inflammation, coordinate breathing muscles, and activate natural healing as effectively.
Here’s how chiropractic care supports the respiratory system during croup:
🫁 Reduces interference in the thoracic spine for clearer communication between the brain and lungs
⚡ Supports vagus nerve function, which influences airway dilation and inflammation
💪 Eases tension in the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, allowing deeper, easier breathing
🧠 Activates the parasympathetic system—shifting the body into “rest, heal, recover”
✨ Encourages lymphatic drainage in the chest and throat to reduce congestion
🔗 Improves rib mobility and chest expansion for fuller breaths
Parents often notice with consistent chiropractic support:
• Easier, calmer breathing
• Shorter symptom duration
• Fewer croup episodes
• Better sleep
• Faster recovery
• Less need for interventions
We’re not treating croup—we’re removing interference so your child’s innate healing can shine. If your little one struggles with croup, asthma, frequent respiratory infections, or breathing difficulties, it may be time to have their nervous system assessed. When the body communicates clearly, those little lungs work better too. 🌿✨
