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Snoring and Spinal Damage Related?

The March, 1999, issue of The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research reports on a study which finds that a specific type of snoring seems to be related to faulty spinal structure in the neck. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is typically caused by a collapse of the pharynx in the upper airway, is mostly found in men, and is usually associated with obesity. The researchers in this study wanted to find out if vertebral subluxation, spinal structure and mechanics played any role in OSAS. According to the authors, "Previous reports have suggested that a variety of adjustment procedures may positively affect both pulmonary function in general, as well as aspects of respiratory distress associated with asthma in children and adults." X-rays of 138 OSAS patients were examined. The researchers found a significant, positive correlation between vertebral subluxations, spinal problems in the upper part of the neck, and OSAS. In fact, the study suggested that the more severe the subluxation, the more severe the symptoms of OSAS. The authors conclude that "based on the demonstrated ability to objectively measure the severity of sleep apnea, as well as correlate it to upper cervical (neck) curvature, it becomes of interest to investigate the clinical outcomes of sleep apnea patients undergoing ... chiropractic care." We can't help but agree. Studies such as this add strength to the conclusion that vertebral subluxation contributes to abnormal body mechanics and function; correcting subluxations through chiropractic care can help restore and maintain health.

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