Dr. Barbara Newlon, Pediatric Osteopathy

Dr. Barbara Newlon, Osteopathic Physician specializing in Pediatric Osteopathy

Asthma in Children

Asthma is now a huge problem with many children. It can be resolved naturally, but usually more than one natural healing modality is necessary.

First:  Diaphragm Motion

tentorium cerebelli and spinal cord in situ image Motion of the three main diaphragms in the body must be free. There is the respiratory diaphragm (the one everyone is familiar with) which is, by the way, the largest muscle in the body. There is the pelvic diaphragm (the sling of muscle between the hip bones that the rectum and genitals are supported in), and there is a diaphragm in the head called the tentorium cerebelli that separates the cerebral hemispheres from the cerebellum that attaches to the temporal bones (large bones around the ears). All three diaphragms should move in harmony as we breathe in and out.

skull at birth showing cranial bones During birth, cranial and sacral bone compression will compromise free motion of the 24 cranial bones and pelvis. Sometimes the respiratory diaphragm motion is empeded with birth trauma as well. Cranial sacral osteopathy will address freeing the motion of the cranial bones and sacrum, and all of the body's bones, muscles, and organs.

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Second:  Rib and Thoracic Spine Motion

Rib motion and thoracic spine motion are imperative to the normal lung function. If the thoracic vertebrae and ribs are compressed and don't move well, the sympathetic nervous system is over activated (the fight or flight nervous system response) and the bronchioles (airways inside the lungs) are chronically constricted. This is the second most important factor to be addressed in treating asthma. pediatric osteopathy session with Dr. Barbara Newlon

Third:  Diet

The diet must be looked at. Food allergen reactions can be part of the asthmatic picture.

Fourth:  Homeopathy

Often homeopathic treatment is necessary to bring about full healing of asthma. Homeopathic treatment will stimulate the body's own self-righting mechanism and reverse the damage of drug use and immunizations. However, homeopathic treatment will not be as effective if the body's structure does not move freely, so I recommend all four of these healing modalities for treating asthma.