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A documented case study showed that a chiropractic patient was helped with chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, and chronic neck pain. The study was published in the fourth-quarter issue of the Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal. This study notes that someone can only be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome if that person has been suffering with debilitating fatigue…

The second quarter 2024 issue of the Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published the results of a case study documenting multiple improvements in the quality and daily function of a patient undergoing chiropractic care. The patient was initially searching for relief from her pain. However, after receiving chiropractic care, the woman noticed improvements in many other health…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on April 9, 2024, documenting the resolution of a patient with pediatric encopresis after receiving chiropractic care. The National Center for Biotechnology Information describes this condition as "Encopresis or fecal incontinence is defined as the involuntary passing of stool into…

The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study on August 4, 2023, documenting the improvement in hypertension of an elderly patient receiving chiropractic care. The authors of the study begin by noting that "Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States and a major risk factor…

The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study on July 3, 2023, that documented the successful chiropractic care of a patient who was suffering with blackouts, daily vomiting and headaches. Black-outs are sometimes called "drop attacks". These can be caused by many factors including a headache that surges to…

The second quarter 2023 issue of the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study of a patient helped by chiropractic who was suffering with a wide variety of health issues for a number of years. This study documents the case of a 42-year-old man who went to the chiropractor primarily to see if chiropractic could…

Pregnancy following chiropractic care is the title of a case study article published in the 2022 fourth-quarter issue of the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal. The study documents the case of a woman who was able to become pregnant as a result of chiropractic care. In this case, a 26-year-old woman had been unsuccessfully trying to get…

The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study on January 11, 2022, documenting the resolution of chronic migraine headaches with chiropractic care. According to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus, "Migraines are a recurring type of headache. They cause moderate to severe pain that is throbbing or pulsing. The…

A case study published in the 2020 issue of The Journal of Physical Therapy Science documented the improvement of a patient under chiropractic care who had been suffering with severe and chronic dizziness, neck pain and headaches. Dizziness is a common occurrence that can come from many different problems. When the cause of the dizziness…

On September 28, 2020, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study that documented the reduction of scoliosis in a young girl who received chiropractic care. The chiropractic adjustment given were only done on her neck but caused the rest of her spine to change. The study begins by…

The above headline comes from a February 3, 2020, article in US News and World Report. The article, written by Ilana Kowarski, takes an outside look at what it takes to become a doctor of chiropractic. The article describes chiropractic as being for pain conditions specifically of the lower back. Whereas a high percentage of…

Published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research on December 5, 2019, is the documented results of chiropractic care helping a woman who was suffering from lower back pain and a chronic loss of her normal menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual cycle. This condition is normal when a woman who is…

A study published on July 1, 2019, in the research journal the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the case of a woman who was suffering with migraines and was helped by chiropractic. The study is titled "Resolution of Chronic Migraines & Neck Pain in a 23-Year-Old Female Following Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxations." The…

On April 15, 2019, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published a case study documenting the resolution of Bell's Palsy in a patient undergoing chiropractic care. WebMD defines this condition by stating, "Bell’s palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of your face become weak or paralyzed. It affects only…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study on January 24, 2019, documenting the improvement with chiropractic of a young girl who had been suffering with irregular bowel movements. If a child is 4-years-old or older, and has already been potty trained but still soils his or her pants with stools,…

On December 10, 2018, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study showing chiropractic helping a teenager who was suffering with back pain, and was also wetting his bed at nights. The study begins by defining bedwetting. "According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, enuresis is the involuntary wetting of clothes…

The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study on October 29, 2018, documenting the resolution of a woman's hot flashes under chiropractic care. Hot flashes are the most common condition of women who are entering menopause. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, "Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth,…

On March 12, 2018, a case study was published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health reporting on a woman who was unable to conceive for years becoming pregnant due to receiving chiropractic care. The study defines infertility as the failure to achieve a pregnancy within one year of regular unprotected intercourse. The…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a study on March 22, 2018, documenting the case of chiropractic care improving the overall health and quality of life for a girl who was suffering with autism spectrum disorder. According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder…

From the June 12, 2017, issue of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research comes a documented case study showing a patient with sleep apnea being helped with chiropractic. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, "Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a study on May 18, 2017, documenting the improvement of neck pain and migraines in a patient who had previously undergone neck surgery. Although some people are apprehensive about seeing a chiropractor after having had spinal surgery, this study and many others, along with thousands of clinical accounts,…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on April 24, 2017, documenting the improvement from chiropractic of a woman suffering from pain in a variety of places who had been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. According to the Mayo Clinic website, Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness,…

A case study published in the September 2016 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists reported on a case of an elderly man with neck pain and a history of carotid artery surgery being helped by chiropractic. The article begins by noting that nearly 140,000 people die each year in the U.S.…

On September 22, 2016, a study was published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documenting chiropractic helping a patient with bilateral sciatica. Sciatica is a term that means pain down the sciatic nerves which run on each side from the buttocks down the back of the leg to the foot. The sciatic nerve is…

On May 30, 2016, the the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a study titled, "Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation." The researchers evaluated the evidence related to chiropractic manipulation and the form of stroke known as CAD. They found no causation. On a number of…

In the November 12, 2015, issue of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research is a case report and literature review of chiropractic care for hypertension. The researchers note that hypertension is related to 9 million deaths world-wide each year. The study authors report that diet and exercise are the primary focus for reduction of high…

A report published in June 2015, by Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation noted that over 44,000 death occur each year in the United States due to drug overdoses. Of this, more than half are due to prescription drugs. The study shows that over the past 4 years, 26 states showed…

On June 18, 2021,the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research research journal published the results of a case study documenting positive results of chiropractic care for an elderly woman who was suffering from chronic urinary incontinence (UI). According to the NIH National Institute of Aging, "Urinary incontinence means a person leaks urine by accident. While it…

A study was published in the January 2018 issue of the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics documenting the improvement of concussion symptoms of headache, poor concentration and photophobia in a young boy who had suffered a traumatic accident days earlier. Sometimes called mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), the authors of this study used both these…

Published in the October 20, 2016, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health is a case study showing a young boy who had suffered from issues related to a traumatic brain injury (TBI) being helped with chiropractic. According to the Mayo clinic, "Traumatic brain injury occurs when an external mechanical force causes…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on December 10, 2015, documenting chiropractic helping a patient suffering hypothyroidism. WebMD describe this condition by saying, "Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone." The study notes that hypothyroidism is the…

The headline above comes from a November 30, 2015, article on the U.S. News and World Report website in the Health section. The article begins by stating, "You might think chiropractors are only able to help with back aches, stiff necks, slipped discs and whiplash injuries. If so, you're not alone – but you're missing…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case series on August 19, 2019, documenting the improvement under chiropractic care of two patients who were suffering from Post-Concussion Syndrome. Neither of the two patients described in this case series had their health complaints until after having head trauma. The study author begins by describing concussion.…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on June 18, 2018, documenting chiropractic helping a patient suffering for five years with neck and back pain following an automobile accident. The patient also showed documented improvement in telemere length, and their urge to urinate at night. Human TL length is best explained on…

From the May 11, 2017, edition of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research comes a case study of a woman who had been suffering with long-term headaches and neck pain being helped by chiropractic. Headaches are the most common type of pain and one of the leading reasons that people miss work. The Mayo clinic…

Automobile accidents are a common occurrence. The National Law Review ran an article on January 26, 2021, by attorney Richard P. Console, Jr. that stated, "Rear-end accidents are among the most common types of car accidents. They are also very dangerous. These accidents occur most often while one vehicle is stationary and the other is…

A case series study was published in the April 2020 issue of the Journal of Radiology Case Reports documenting patients' improvement in eight separate auto accident cases with neck pain, loss of cervical curve, and spinal canal diameter with chiropractic care. The study begins by pointing out "Spondylolisthesis refers to the slippage of one vertebral…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on May 7, 2018, documenting the resolution of severe hemiplegic migraines after chiropractic care. Hemiplegic migraine is a rare and severe form of migraine headache. The American Migraine Foundation describes the condition as, "Hemiplegic migraine is a rare form of migraine where people experience weakness…

On February 27, 2017, the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study documenting a patient suffering a loss of the sense of smell (Anosmia), which was corrected with chiropractic care. According to the Anosmia Foundation, between 2 and 5 million American adults suffer from some form of this condition. The study reports that…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study on September 10, 2018, documenting chiropractic helping a teenage boy with neck pain following a car accident. The study was also able to show improvement in the boy's neck curvature. The study authors begin by noting that the most common diagnosis from U.S.…

A case study published in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic on February 14, 2020, describes the improvement with chiropractic of a woman who had been suffering with headaches and neck pain after a whiplash injury. A normal neck curve as seen from the side x-ray should show a sweeping curvature forward. When the curvature is…

On June 3, 2016, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published a study showing chiropractic helping patients with Meniere’s disease (MD). According to the National Institutes of Health website, "Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of…

A study published on July 27, 2020, in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic documented the improvement of a 15-year-old boy suffering from post-concussion syndrome and whiplash who was helped by chiropractic. Post-Concussion Syndrome is an alteration in brain function or other brain pathology caused by an external force. A concussion is a type of traumatic…

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published the results of a case study on March 1, 2023, showing that an automobile accident caused a loss of normal neck curvature. The study also documented the restoration of neck curve with chiropractic care. When viewed from the side, a neck x-ray should show that there is a…

Above is the title of a case study published on January 10, 2019, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. In this case, a patient who had been involved in a whiplash-type automobile accident and was suffering with dizziness, neck pain, and headaches, was helped by chiropractic. This study begins by explaining that whiplash injuries…