Pressure is applied with the fingers to stimulate specific acupoints to release tension in muscles surrounding the airways and improve circulation. Acupuncture is a core therapy of Chinese medicine and one of the oldest known techniques of healing. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints corresponding to the respiratory system by inserting fine needles under the skin. Biofeedback trains patients to consciously regulate biological processes, which are usually involuntary or unconscious. Biofeedback can help to reduce stress and anxiety that often accompany or worsen the symptoms of asthma.
Chiropractic science focuses on the relationship between the spinal column and the nervous system.
Practitioners use their hands to manipulate and re-align the spine, as well as bones, muscles and joints, in order to restore the normal function of the neruromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractic adjustment may enhance the use of accessory muscles used in breathing. Guided Imagery uses the mind 's ability to imagine to enable the body to adapt better to an asthma attack. This therapy can help the patient to relax and gain improved control over their breathing. It is a meditative technique that involves focusing on a particular sensory image to create a positive physiological change.