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A Case of Eagle Syndrome in a Chiropractic Patient
Cureus 2023 (May 2); 15 (5): e38426 ~ FULL TEXT
The mere presence of an elongated styloid process does not automatically confirm a case of Eagle syndrome; however, as in the above case, the elongated styloid process that was accompanied by autonomic symptoms (syncope), as well as facial and cervical spine symptoms, confirmed the case. While the pathophysiological mechanism of symptoms is still debated, it is clear that the elongated styloid process can cause compression or irritation of one or more of the various anatomical structures in the region. This compression and or irritation can cause a variety of symptoms which will frequently cause a patient to seek out chiropractic care, and these symptoms can range from simple neck pain or cervicofacial pain to cerebral ischemia symptoms.
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Identification of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
in the Chiropractic Office: Case Report and
a Review of the Literature
Cureus 2022 (Oct 20); 14 (10): e30508 ~ FULL TEXT
This case reports a woman with progressive neck pain and upper extremity and torso symptoms suspected of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) by a chiropractor, who referred the patient to a neurosurgeon who performed cervical fusion with a positive outcome. According to the current case and those previously published, patients with DCM may present to chiropractors with a variety of symptoms and do not necessarily complain of neck pain. Chiropractors should be vigilant in assessing for DCM via a thorough history, examination, and MRI when indicated before administering cervical spine manipulation, which could exacerbate underlying myelopathy. As the portal of entry for healthcare providers that manage neuromusculoskeletal conditions, chiropractors serve a key role in the early identification and triage of DCM.
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Varied Presentations of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Presenting to a Chiropractic Clinic: A Report of 3 Cases
J Can Chiropr Assoc 2022 (Aug); 66 (2): 146–156 ~ FULL TEXT
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the leading cause of acquired spinal cord dysfunction worldwide and may be expected to increase in prevalence due to an aging global population. Clinical features of CSM are highly variable, and chiropractors frequently manage patients with common signs and symptoms of CSM such as neck pain, extremity weakness, and gait imbalances. Early recognition of signs consistent with myelopathy may mitigate future disability and improve quality of life. Key predictors of patient outcome are the age of initial presentation, baseline CSM severity (as measured by mJOA score), and the presence of gait disturbances. This report describes three cases of CSM presenting to a chiropractic clinic. Each case illustrates a unique manifestation of CSM, including myelopathy, myeloradiculopathy, and distal neuropathic pain (funicular referral). In addition, a review of CSM terminology, epidemiology, pathobiology, clinical features, imaging, and management is provided.
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Pancoast Tumor Presenting as Neck Pain in the
Chiropractic Office: A Case Report and Literature Review
American J Case Reports 2022 (Jul 7); 23: e937052 ~ FULL TEXT
Chiropractors should be aware that patients may present
to their office with shoulder, spine, or upper extremity pain
caused by a previously undiagnosed Pancoast tumor, as its
symptoms often resemble those of common musculoskeletal
conditions. Typical risk factors for Pancoast tumor are illustrated in the current case, including male sex and smoking,
while tuberculosis is another important risk factor in regions
where it is endemic. Chiropractors should refer patients suspected of having Pancoast tumor in a timely manner for appropriate medical care.
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Chiropractic Care of Parkinson's Disease and Deformity
J Med Life 2022 (May); 15 (5): 717–722 ~ FULL TEXT
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease characterized by muscle stiffness, tremor, slowness of movement, and difficulties with posture and walking. Muscle and joint pain are frequent non-motor symptoms of PD. Pain associated with PD is mainly caused by a combination of truncal dystonia, stooped posture, and muscle rigidity. However, PD deformities were rarely discussed in the literature. A 68-year-old Asian female with PD treated with Levodopa for six years complained of progressive neck pain, contractures, and subluxation of both hands in the last two years. A positron emission tomography (PET) scan revealed decreased rostrocaudal gradient uptake in both posterior putamen. After 9 months of multimodal chiropractic rehabilitation, the patient had significant improvement in symptoms, including pain resolution as per the numeric rating scale and physical and mental improvement as per the PD questionnaire. Radiographic measurement showed significantly improved postural alignment and stability. Measurement of joint motion and angles showed an improvement in hand deformity. Although PD is a neurodegenerative disease that is not curable, multimodal rehabilitation may improve neurological and musculoskeletal functions by inducing proprioceptive balance, motor strength, and joint movement. The current study may illustrate multimodal rehabilitation addressing orthopedic deformity associated with symptoms in a PD patient.
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Chiropractic Management of a Symptomatic Patient Who
Previously Had Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome
J Chiropractic Medicine 2021 (Jun); 20 (2): 85–89 ~ FULL TEXT
After 12 months, she reported a resolution of the lower back pain and radicular symptoms over the bilateral L5 and S1 dermatomes. Objectively, lower limb reflexes were recorded as 2+ bilaterally and myotomes as 5/5 bilaterally. Sensation was still reduced to sharp touch over the left S1 dermatome. There was no clonus at the ankle. Unfortunately, there was no change to the urinary incontinence and the patient still needed to self-catheterize. Currently, she is attending the practice every 3 weeks. She is able to attend personal training sessions at her local gym and has also started Pilates classes.
See also: Lisi et. al, JMPT Nov 2004.
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Chiropractic Nimmo Receptor-Tonus Technique and
McKenzie Self-Therapy Program in the Management
of Adjacent Segment Disease: A Case Report
J Chiropractic Medicine 2020 (Dec); 19 (4): 249–259 ~ FULL TEXT
This report illuminates and informs the chiropractic management of a patient with Adjacent segment disease (ASD). After 3 weeks of therapy, VAS and ODI scores were improved. Furthermore, she discontinued her medication, pregabalin 75 mg 2 times a day, under her neurosurgeon's supervision because the outcomes were significant enough for the patient to discontinue her long-standing medical prescription.
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Remission of Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Following
a Chiropractic Adjustment
J Family Medicine and Primary Care 2019 (Nov 15); 8 (11): 3742–3744 ~ FULL TEXT
Chiropractic manipulation has been described to boost the immune system on various aspects, including increased numbers of immune cells (lymphocytes and natural killer cells), [6] increased antibody synthesis (IgG and IgM), [7] reduced secretion of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α), [7] and normalization of inflammatory markers (IL-6 and C-reactive protein). [8] According to the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway proposed, tonic stimulation of the vagus nerve moderates the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines and protects the body from the harmful effects of excessive inflammation. [9] We speculate that cervical manipulations unintendedly trigger the baroreceptors of the carotid sinus, leading to an interaction between vagus nerve stimulation and cholinergic anti-inflammatory reaction. [10] Moreover, manipulative treatment can help patients stretch the muscles and tendons, release nerve root compression, regain joint function, and prevent muscle atrophy. The therapeutic goal is to maintain function and prevent or minimize sequelae. There is limited research on spinal adjustment for inflammatory diseases and even scarcer wherein symptoms are related to rare diseases like DM. Further research to better clarify the role of chiropractic is necessary.
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Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
International Medical Case Reports Journal 2019 (Aug 8); 12: 261–264 ~ FULL TEXT
Post-polio syndrome is related to the exhaustion of the motor units that form decades after the polio attack. This case report describes the effectiveness of manual interventions in assisting our patient in restoring the level of function and alleviating pain. The limitation of the current report is that it is just a single case. Further comparison with more existing therapeutic regimens is warranted to clarify these issues.
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Neck-tongue Syndrome
BMJ Case Rep. 2018 (Dec 4); 11 (1). pii: e227483 ~ FULL TEXT
Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS) is a rarely reported disorder characterised by paroxysmal episodes of intense pain in the upper cervical or occipital areas associated with ipsilateral hemiglossal dysaesthesia brought about by sudden neck movement. The most likely cause of this clinical entity is a temporary subluxation of the lateral atlantoaxial joint with impaction of the C2 ventral ramus against the articular processes on head rotation. NTS is an under-recognised condition that can be debilitating for patients and challenging for the treating physicians. Here, we report a 47-year-old man who fulfilled the International Classification of Headache Disorders, third edition criteria for a diagnosis of NTS was treated successfully with a chiropractic approach. There are currently no consensus guidelines for dealing with this disorder. Reassuringly, chiropractic care for uncomplicated NTS appears highly effective.
See also:
Roberts, JCM Dec 2016.
See also:
Borody, JMPT Jun 2004.
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Multimodal Chiropractic Care for Pain and Disability in a Patient
Diagnosed With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-Hypermobility Type:
A Case Report
J Chiropractic Medicine 2017 (Jun); 16 (2): 170–174 ~ FULL TEXT
A 22-year-old woman presented with severe chronic neck and low back pain, headaches, and bilateral hand pain and stiffness. In addition to these pain complaints, the patient had a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), weekly or daily recurring joint dislocations, and upper and lower extremity joint hypermobility. As a result of her significant history and examination findings, which met the Brighton and Villefranche criteria, she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type (EDS-HT). This patient with EDS-HT had clinically meaningful decreases in disability, headache, and spine pain after a course of multimodal chiropractic care combined with conventional and complementary medical care.
You may also want to review the original 2014 study
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Plasmacytoma of the Cervical Spine: A Case Study
J Chiropractic Medicine 2017 (Jun); 16 (2): 170–174 ~ FULL TEXT
A 49-year-old man presented with progressive neck pain, stiffness, and dysphagia to a chiropractic office. A radiograph indicated a plasmacytoma at C3 vertebral body. The lesion was expansile and caused a mass effect anteriorly on the esophagus and posteriorly on the spinal cord. Neurologic compromise was noted with fasciculations and hypesthesia in the right forearm. The patient was referred to a neurosurgeon.
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Chiropractic Management of a Patient With
Neck-Tongue Syndrome: A Case Report
J Chiropractic Medicine 2016 (Dec); 15 (4): 321–324 ~ FULL TEXT
Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS) presents with unilateral upper neck or occipital pain and altered sensation in the ipsilateral half of the tongue that is aggravated by neck movement. [1] The prevalence of NTS in adults is estimated to be 2.2 individuals out of 1,000. [2] The paper that reported this figure was based on examination of 1,838 individuals aged 18–64 and not on individuals who sought care. The number of patients seeking care for NTS is likely to be lower than 2.2 out of 1,000. The low number of case studies reported in the literature (approximately 50 cases involving individuals aged 6–65 years have been described in the literature [3]) and the lack of mention of the syndrome in common orthopedic texts attest to this.
See also: Chu, BMJ Dec 2018.
See also:
Borody, JMPT Jun 2004.
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The Use of Spinal Manipulation to Treat an Acute
on Field Athletic Injury: A Case Report
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 (Jun); 60 (2): 158–163 ~ FULL TEXT
This case describes the utilization of spinal manipulative therapy for an acute athletic injury during a Taekwondo competition. During the tournament, an athlete had a sudden, non-traumatic, ballistic movement of the cervical spine. This resulted in the patient having a locked cervical spine with limited active motion in all directions. The attending chiropractor assessed the athlete, and deemed manipulation was appropriate. After the manipulation, the athlete's range of motion was returned and was able to finish the match. Spinal manipulation has multiple positive outcomes for an athlete with an acute injury including the increase of range of motion, decrease in pain and the relaxation of hypertonic muscles. However, there should be some caution when utilizing manipulation during an event.
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Bladder Metastasis Presenting as Neck, Arm and Thorax Pain:
A Case Report
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2016 (May 4); 24: 14 ~ FULL TEXT
This patient presented in November 2014 with progressive neck, thorax and upper extremity pain. Computed tomography revealed a destructive soft tissue mass in the cervical spine and additional lytic lesion of the 1st rib. Prompt referral was made for surgical consultation and medical management. Distant metastasis is rare, but can present as a musculoskeletal complaint. History of carcinoma should alert the treating chiropractic physician to potential for serious disease processes.
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Pathological Burst Fracture in the Cervical Spine
With Negative Red Flags: A Case Report
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 (Mar); 60 (1): 81–87 ~ FULL TEXT
A 61–year-old man presented to a chiropractic clinic with neck pain that began earlier that morning. After a physical exam that was relatively unremarkable, imaging identified a burst fracture in the cervical spine. The patient's initial physical examination was largely unremarkable, with an absence of clinical red flags. The screening tools were non-diagnostic. Pain with traction and the sudden onset of symptoms prompted further investigation with plain film imaging of the cervical spine. This identified a pathological burst fracture in the C4 vertebrae.
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Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms in a
31–Year-Old Woman Using Cervical Manipulation and
Acupuncture: A Case Report
J Chiropractic Medicine 2015 (Sep); 14 (3): 220–224 ~ FULL TEXT
A 31–year-old woman had acute neck pain, headache, dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue following a fall. She was diagnosed at an urgent care facility with mTBI immediately following the fall. Pharmaceutical intervention had been ineffective for her symptoms. The patient was treated with chiropractic adjustments characterized as high velocity, low amplitude thrusts directed to the cervical spine and local acupuncture points in the cervical and cranial regions. The patient received care for a total of 8 visits over 2.5 weeks with resolution of concussive symptoms.
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A Case Report on the Management of a Patient Presenting With
Post-concussion Syndrome and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder,
Using the Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique
Topics in Integrative Health Care 2015 (Mar 31); 6 (1) ~ FULL TEXT
A 42 year old man presenting with symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, and diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The Kale Upper Cervical Procedure was utilized to assess, monitor, and correct the effects of an upper cervical subluxation in a patient over an 8 week period. The patient reported significant improvement in symptoms of post- concussion syndrome, and small positive improvements in PTSD symptoms. Follow up at 11 months showed continued improvement in most
symptoms.
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Elongated Styloid Processes and Calcified Stylohyoid Ligaments
in a Patient With Neck Pain: Implications for
Manual Therapy Practice
J Chiropractic Medicine 2014 (Jun); 13 (2): 128–133 ~ FULL TEXT
Neck pain in the presence of elongated styloid processes (ESPs) and calcified stylohyoid ligaments (CSLs) can be associated with Eagle syndrome, which can include ipsilateral head and neck pain, odynophagia, dysphagia, and cerebrovascular symptoms. This case, initially thought to be Eagle syndrome, highlights proper diagnostic workup for this condition and presents potential contraindications to consider with regard to cervical spine manipulation in such patients. Manual therapy precautions pertaining to cervical spine manipulation may be appropriate in cases involving ESPs and calcified stylohyoid ligaments.
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Chiropractic Management of an 81–Year-Old Man With
Parkinson Disease Signs and Symptoms
J Chiropractic Medicine 2014 (Jun); 13 (2): 116–120 ~ FULL TEXT
This case report describes the responses of a patient with PD who was treated with blue-lensed glasses, vibration stimulation therapy, spinal manipulation, and eye-movement exercises. No definitive conclusions can be drawn from this case; however, it does suggest that the use of chiropractic care may benefit a patient with PD.
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Multimodal Chiropractic Care of Pain and Disability for a Patient
Diagnosed With Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Case Report
J Chiropractic Medicine 2014 (Mar); 13 (1): 35–42 ~ FULL TEXT
The treatment consisted of spinal and extremity manipulation, Graston technique, and postisometric relaxation combined with sensory motor stimulation and scapular stabilization exercises. The patient was seen 15 times over an 18–week period. After 18 weeks of care, the Revised Oswestry Low Back Questionnaire and Headache Disability Index demonstrated clinically important improvements with her low back pain and headache; but little change was noted in her neck pain as measured by the Neck Disability Index. This patient with BJHS who had decreased disability and spine pain improved after a course of multimodal chiropractic care.
You will also enjoy the 2017 follow-up piece
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Early Adolescent Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Injury:
A Case Study
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2013 (Apr 26); 21: 13 ~ FULL TEXT
This article describes and discusses the case of an adolescent male with lumbar intervertebral disc injury characterized by chronic low back pain (LBP) and antalgia. A 13–year-old boy presented for care with a complaint of chronic LBP and subsequent loss of quality of life. The patient was examined and diagnosed by means of history, clinical testing and use of imaging. He had showed failure in natural history and conservative management relief in both symptomatic and functional improvement, due to injury to the intervertebral joints of his lower lumbar spine. Discogenic LBP in the young adolescent population must be considered, particularly in cases involving even trivial minor trauma, and in those in which LBP becomes chronic. More research is needed regarding long-term implications of such disc injuries in young people, and how to best conservatively manage these patients. A discussion of discogenic LBP pertaining to adolescent disc injury is included.
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Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Sacroiliac Joint Pain:
A Case Report
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012 (Jun); 56 (2): 94-101 ~ FULL TEXT
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the most common primary cancer of bone in adults. The clinical presentation of MM is varied and depends on the sites and extent of involvement. Most importantly for chiropractors, the leading clinical symptoms of MM are related to bone neoplasm and may mimic pain of musculoskeletal origin. The following is the case of a 56 year old male chiropractic patient presenting with a 6 month history of sacroiliac joint pain previously diagnosed and managed unsuccessfully as a hematoma by multiple providers. Physical examination, imaging, and laboratory investigations confirmed a diagnosis of MM. The case report describes relevant pathophysiology, clinical presentation, imaging, and management for MM, while illustrating key issues in patient management as they relate to chiropractic practice and the recognition of pathology in the context of musculoskeletal pain.
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Low-Back Pain, Leg Pain, and Chronic Idiopathic Testicular Pain
Treated with Chiropractic Care
J Altern Complement Med. 2012 (Apr); 18 (4): 420–422
A 36–year-old male patient had low-back pain, right leg pain, and testicular pain that was worsening. All had been present for 5 years. The patient was treated with Cox Technic (flexion-distraction) of the lumbar spine, receiving a total of 19 treatments over an 8–week time period. After 4 weeks, the patient's low-back pain was decreased and his leg pain was gone. The testicular pain was improved after the first treatment and gone after 3 weeks of care.
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Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders Following SARS:
A Case Series
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2011 (Mar); 55 (1): 32–39 ~ FULL TEXT
In this case series, three patients with varied neuromuscular complaints reported short-term subjective improvements
in their pain experience and quality of life, and two were able to return to work. Future research should investigate the role of conservative care and manual therapies for this type of patient population using subjective outcome measures.
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Upper Cervical Manipulation Combined with Mobilization for
the Treatment of Atlantoaxial Osteoarthritis:
A Report of 10 Cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 (Feb); 34 (2): 131–137 ~ FULL TEXT
A retrospective case review of 10 patients who were diagnosed with either degenerative or posttraumatic atlantoaxial arthritis based on histories, clinical symptoms, physical examination, and radiographic presentations was conducted at a multidisciplinary integrated clinic that used both chiropractic and orthopedic services. All 10 patients selected for this series were treated with a combination of upper cervical manipulation and mechanical mobilization device therapy. Outcome measures were collected at baseline and at the end of the treatment period. Assessments were measured using patients' self-report of pain using a numeric pain scale (NPS), physical examination, and radiologic changes. Average premanipulative NPS was 8.6 (range, 7–10), which was improved to a mean NPS of 2.6 (range, 0–7) at posttreatment follow-up. Mean rotation of C1–C2 at the end of treatment was improved from 28° (±3.1) to 52° (±4.5). Restoration of joint space was observed in 6 patients.
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Chiropractic Management of the Kinetic Chain for the
Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis:
An Australian Case Series
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 (Jul); 33 (6): 474–479 ~ FULL TEXT
Four patients diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis had decreases in WOMAC scores and increases in hip range of motion after chiropractic management. Further research in the form of large scale randomized controlled trials is needed to investigate the effectiveness and clinical significance of chiropractic management for hip osteoarthritis.
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Intractable Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy
Under Chiropractic Care
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2009 (Nov); 15 (4): 192–7
The absence of hormone fluctuations and/or the analgesic effects of increased beta-endorphins are thought to confer improvements in headache symptoms during pregnancy. However, for a number of pregnant patients, they continue to suffer or have worsening headache symptoms. The use of pharmacotherapy for palliative care is a concern for both the mother and the developing fetus and alternative/complementary care options are sought. We present a 24–year-old gravid female with chronic migraine headaches since age 12years. Previous unsuccessful care included osteopathy, physical therapy, massage and medication. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication with codeine provided minor and temporary relief. Chiropractic care involving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and adjunctive therapies resulted in symptom improvement and independence from medication. This document provides supporting evidence on the safety and possible effectiveness of chiropractic care for patients with headaches during pregnancy.
You may review many other articles on Chiropractic and Headache.
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A Mind-body Treatment for Hypothyroid Dysfunction:
A Report of Two Cases
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2009 (May); 15 (2): 67–71
This paper describes the management of a new conservative approach to management in two individuals who sought treatment from a practitioner specialising in a new integrative mind-body based treatment. The purpose of this study is to present two case studies of the management of hypothyroid dysfunction using the mind-body neuro-emotional technique (NET). (After care) In both cases, there were improvements in TSH and T(4) levels, both returning to normal levels.
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Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient with Symptoms
Associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease,
Fuss-cry-irritability with Sleep Disorder
Syndrome and Irritable Infant Syndrome
of Musculoskeletal Origin
J Canadian Chiropractic Association 2008 (Dec); 52(4): 248–255 ~ FULL TEXT
The mother of a 3–month old girl presented her daughter for chiropractic care with a medical diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Her complaints included frequently interrupted sleep, excessive intestinal gas, frequent vomiting, excessive crying, difficulty breastfeeding, plagiocephaly and torticollis. Previous medical care consisted of Prilosec prescription medication. Notable improvement in the patient’s symptoms was observed within four visits and total resolution of symptoms within three months of care. This case study suggests that patients with complaints associated with both musculoskeletal and nonmusculoskeletal origin may benefit from chiropractic care.
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Rehabilitation Program for Traumatic Chronic Cervical
Pain Associated With Unsteadiness:
A Single Case Study
Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2008 (Nov 17); 16 (1): 15 ~ FULL TEXT
Neck problems are often recurring or chronic. After pain, unsteadiness and balance problems are among the most frequent symptoms reported by chronic neck pain (CNP) patients. Altered sensorimotor control of the cervical spine and sensorimotor integration problems affecting postural control have been observed in CNP patients. This case report indicates that an 8–week rehabilitation program combining therapeutic exercises with spinal manipulative therapy may have had an effect on improvement of postural control in a trauma CNP patient with unsteadiness. These results warrant further studies to investigate the relationships between pain amelioration, sensorimotor control of the cervical spine, muscle fitness and postural steadiness.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Chronic Neck Pain
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Comparison of the Short-term Effects of Chiropractic
Spinal Manipulation and Occipito-sacral Decompression
in the Treatment of Infant Colic: A Single-blinded,
Randomised, Comparison Trial
Clinical Chiropractic 2008 (Sep); 11 (3): 122–129
Both treatments appear to offer significant benefits to infants with colic. Infants treated by SMT or OSD cried less and slept more after 2 weeks of treatment. There were no differences in outcomes between the two treatment approaches. Although the participants completed the trial of therapy prior to the usual age of remission for infant colic, the natural course cannot be ruled out.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Colic
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Predictors For Immediate and Global Responses to
Chiropractic Manipulation of the Cervical Spine
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2008 (Mar); 31 (3): 172–183 ~ FULL TEXT
This study is the first attempt to identify variables that can predict immediate outcomes in terms of improvement and worsening of presenting symptoms, and global improvement, after cervical spine manipulation.
From the findings, it was possible to identify some predictors of immediate improvement in presenting symptoms after cervical spine manipulation. Patients presenting with symptoms of “reduced neck, shoulder, arm movement, stiffness,” “neck pain,” “upper, mid back pain,” “headache,” “shoulder, arm pain,” and/or “none or one presenting symptom only” are likely to report immediate improvement in these symptoms after treatment. Patients presenting with any 4 of these symptoms were shown to have the highest probability of immediate improvement. This finding may enhance clinical decision making for selecting cervical manipulation in the treatment of patients with one or more of these complaints. Although it was possible to identify a number of predictor variables for immediate worsening in presenting symptoms and global improvement after cervical spine manipulation, these failed to provide a robust predictive model for clinical application.
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Prospective Case Series on the Effects of
Lumbosacral Manipulation on Dysmenorrhea
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2008 (Mar); 31 (3): 237–246 ~ FULL TEXT
This prospective case series suggests the possibility that menstrual pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea may be alleviated by treating motion segment restrictions of the lumbosacral spine with a drop table technique. The research team needs to conduct a well-designed feasibility trial to further evaluate the effectiveness of this specific spinal manipulative technique for primary dysmenorrhea.
You may review many other articles on Chiropractic and Female Issues.
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Short and Long-Term Results of Connective Tissue Manipulation
and Combined Ultrasound Therapy in
Patients with Fibromyalgia
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2006 (Sep); 29 (7): 524–528 ~ FULL TEXT
This is an observational prospective cohort study of 20 female patients with Fibromyalgia (FM). Intensity of pain, complaint of nonrestorative sleep, and impact of FM on functional activities were evaluated by visual analogue scales. All evaluations were performed before and after 20 sessions of treatment, which included connective tissue manipulation of the back daily, for a total of 20 sessions, and combined US therapy of the upper back region every other session. One-year follow-up evaluations were performed on 14 subjects. Statistical analyses revealed that pain intensity, impact of FM on functional activities, and complaints of nonrestorative sleep improved after the treatment program. CONCLUSION: The methods used in this study seemed to be helpful in improving the pain intensity, complaints of nonrestorative sleep, and impact on functional activities in patients with FM.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Fibromyalgia Page.
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Improvement of Lower Extremity Electrodiagnostic Findings
Following a Trial of Spinal Manipulation
and Motion-based Therapy
Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006 (Sep 12); 14: 20 ~ FULL TEXT
An elderly male patient presented to a private spine clinic with right-sided foot drop. He had been prescribed an ankle-foot orthosis for this condition. All sensory, motor, and reflex findings in the right leg and foot were absent. This was validated on prior electromyography and nerve conduction velocity testing, performed by a board certified neurologist. Patient was treated using spinal manipulation twice-weekly and wobble chair exercises three times daily for 90 days total. Following this treatment, the patient was referred for follow-up electrodiagnostic studies. Significant improvements were made in these studies as well as self-rated daily function.
There are more articles like this at: Disc Herniation and Chiropractic.
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Return to Work After Two Years of Total Disability:
A Case Report
J Occup Rehabil 2006 (Jun 3): 16 (2): 247–254
This paper describes the conservative management of a patient who was disabled from work for 2 years, using an integrated approach including chiropractic manipulation, pain education, restricted duty and clear communications among all parties involved. After 15 weeks, the patient returned to her previous occupation as a nurse, first part time, and subsequently full time.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Chronic Spinal Page.
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Improvement in Hearing After Chiropractic Care:
A Case Series
Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006 (Jan 19); 14 (1): 2 ~ FULL TEXT
A percentage of patients presenting to the chiropractor have a mild to moderate hearing loss, most notably in the right ear. The clinical progress documented in this report suggests that manipulation delivered to the neuromusculoskeletal system may create central plastic changes in the auditory system.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Deafness.
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Congestive Heart Failure: A Review and Case Report
From a Chiropractic Teaching Clinic
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005 (Jun); 28 (5): 356–364 ~ FULL TEXT
Patients with known and undiagnosed Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) may visit the chiropractic physician; thus, knowledge of comprehensive care, differential diagnosis, and continuity of care are important. Chiropractic management may be helpful in alleviating patient discomfort. Further clinical investigations may help to clarify the role of complementary and alternative care in the diagnosis and treatment of CHF.
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Spinal Manipulation May Benefit Asthma Patients ~ FULL TEXT
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER)
Patients afflicted with asthma may benefit from spinal manipulation in terms of symptoms, immunological capacity, and endocrine effects, an audience was told on October 5 at the 9th International Conference on Spinal Manipulation in Toronto. The investigative team, headed by Ray Hayek, Ph.D., has been conducting a trial at 16 treatment centers in Australia involving 420 patients with an average age of 46 in an effort to find out what effects spinal manipulation has on symptoms, depression and anxiety, general health status, and the levels of immunity as reflected by the concentrations of both an immunoglobulin (IgA) and an immunosuppressant (cortisol).
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Asthma.
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Rotator Cuff Impingement
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 (Nov); 27 (9): 580–590 ~ FULL TEXT
Outcomes included pain measurement; range of motion of the shoulder, and return to normal daily, work, and sporting activities. At the end of the treatment protocol the patient was symptom free with all outcome measures normal. The patient was followed up at 4 and 12 weeks and continued to be symptom free with full range of motion and complete return to normal daily and pre-treatment activities.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and the Shoulder.
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Chiropractic High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulation
in the Treatment of a Case of Postsurgical
Chronic Cauda Equina Syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 (Nov); 27 (9): 574–578 ~ FULL TEXT
A 35–year-old woman presented with complaints of midback pain, low-back pain, buttock pain, saddle anesthesia, and bladder and bowel incontinence, all of 6 months duration. The patient was 6 months post emergency surgery for acute cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar disc herniation. She had been released from neurosurgical care with the current symptoms considered to be residual and nonprogressive. The patient was treated with high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulation and ancillary myofascial release. After 4 treatments, the patient reported full resolution of midback, low back, and buttock pain. The patient was seen another 4 times with no improvement in her neurologic symptoms. No adverse effects were noted.
See also: Cook, JCM Jun 2021.
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Reduction of Cervical Dystonia After an Extended Course
of Chiropractic Manipulation: A Case Report
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 (Jul); 27 (6): 421–426 ~ FULL TEXT
A 38–year-old man had gross anterior-lateral torticollis, focal dystonia of the head and neck, and radicularlike pains which failed to respond to physical therapy, medication, and injection. Two specific spinal manipulative technique systems unique to the chiropractic profession (Applied Biostructural Therapy [ABT] and Atlas Coccygeal Technique [ACT]) were applied to the patient. The patient's grading on a modified cervical dystonia scale dropped from a grade 16 to a grade 5 after an extended course of these specific chiropractic manipulative techniques.
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Neck-tongue Syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 (Jun); 27 (5): E 8 ~ FULL TEXT
A 24–year-old female dancer/skater sought treatment for recurrent episodes of right-sided upper neck pain with associated ipsilateral numbness of her tongue following brisk active rotation. The patient had sought chiropractic treatment for this condition several times since she was 8 years old. Diversified chiropractic adjustments were applied to restrictions throughout the cervical spine as determined by the clinician. No other interventions were employed. The patient experienced significant improvement in frequency and intensity of the neck and tongue symptoms following spinal manipulative therapy applied to her cervical spine.
See also: Chu, BMJ Dec 2018.
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Roberts, JCM Dec 2016.
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The Amelioration of Symptoms in Cervical Spinal Stenosis with
Spinal Cord Deformation Through Specific Chiropractic
Manipulation: A Case Report with Long-term Follow-up
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 (Jun); 27 (5): e7 ~ FULL TEXT
A 70–year-old special education teacher had neck pain, headaches, and burning paresthesia on the entire left side of her body. These symptoms developed within hours of being injured in a side-impact motor vehicle accident. Prior to her visit, she had been misdiagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident. Additional diagnostic studies revealed that the patient was suffering from cervical spinal stenosis with spinal cord deformation. Two manipulative technique systems (Advanced Biostructural Therapy and Atlas Coccygeal Technique) unique to the chiropractic profession and based on the theory of relief of adverse mechanical neural tension were administered to the patient. This intervention provided complete relief of the patient's complaints. The patient remained symptom-free at long-term follow-up, 1 year postaccident.
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Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility
and Miscarriage: A Chiropractic Case Report
J Vertebral Subluxation Research 2003 (Dec 2): 1–7
A 27 year old female presented for chiropactic care to improve her overall health, in the hope that she may ultimately be able to have a child. In the previous year she had suffered 2 miscarriages, and had been anovulatory for 9 months. She was under medical treatment for infertility and ulcerative colitis, and followed a restrictive diet. Prior to attempting to become pregnant, she had been on the birth control pill for 7 years. After 60 days of care, a normal ovulatory cycle occurred, and she became pregnant after her second normal cycle.
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A Suspected Case of Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome Relieved
by Chiropractic Extremity Adjustment Methods
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003 (Nov); 26 (9): 602–607 ~ FULL TEXT
Care for this patient consisted of adjustment procedures directed to the wrist, primarily the hamate and pisiform articulations with the triquetrum. Her symptoms were resolved in 4 office visits, with corresponding improvement in examination findings.
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Chiropractic Management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome:
A Report of Two Cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003 (Sep); 26 (7): 448–459 ~ FULL TEXT
Chiropractic care may be of benefit to some patients with connective tissue disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Low-force chiropractic adjusting techniques may be a preferred technique of choice in patients with tissue fragility, offering clinicians a viable alternative to traditional chiropractic care in attempting to minimize risks and/or side effects associated with spinal manipulation.
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Vectored Upper Cervical Manipulation for Chronic Sleep
Bruxism, Headache, and Cervical Spine Pain in a Child
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003 (Jul); 26 (6): E16 ~ FULL TEXT
Bilateral rotary cervical stretching/mobilization and a vectored high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustment were performed in the upper cervical spine, using the atlas transverse process as the contact point. There was complete relief of the chronic subjective symptoms concomitant with remission of the objective signs of joint dysfunction.
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Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient
with Myasthenia Gravis
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003 (Jul); 26 (6): 390–394 ~ FULL TEXT
The patient was cared for with contact-specific, high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments to sites of vertebral subluxation complexes in the upper cervical and sacral spine. The patient's response to care was positive and after 5 months of regular chiropractic treatment her symptoms abated completely. There are indications that patients suffering from disorders “beyond low back pain” as presented in this case report may derive benefits from chiropractic intervention/management.
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Chiropractic Care of a Patient With Vertebral Subluxation
and Bell’s Palsy
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003 (May); 26 (4): 253 ~ FULL TEXT
The patient was cared for with full spine contact-specific, high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments (Gonstead Technique) to sites of vertebral and occipital subluxations. The patient’s left TMJ was also adjusted. The initial symptomatic response to care was positive, and the patient made continued improvements during the 6 months of care.
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Long Term Remission and Alleviation of Symptoms in Allergy
and Crohn's Disease Patients Following Spinal
Adjustment for Reduction of Vertebral Subluxations
J Vertebral Subluxation Research 2003 (Mar); 4 (4):
Of the 17 patients who received spinal adjustments, 12 showed long-term and stable remission of their symptoms and of these, 9 experienced an alleviation effect. We found that vertebral subluxation is a common and characteristic finding in patients with allergies and Crohn's disease.
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Clinical Efficacy of Upper Cervical Versus Full
Spine Adjustment on Children with Autism
WFC'S 7th Biennial Congress Conference Proceeding May 1–3, 2003: 328–329
Children with autism are presented with multiple categories of clinical pictures that affect their social, sensory, speech, and physical development. In addition to chiropractic care, parents of autistic children seek all possible therapies available. In this study, the clinical outcome of chiropractic care showed higher efficacy of upper cervical adjustment when compared to full spine adjustment in autistic children.
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Hearing Loss, Otalgia and Neck Pain: A Case Report
on Long-Term Chiropractic Care That Helped
to Improve Quality of Life
Chiropractic Journal of Australia 2002 (Dec); 32 (4): 119–130
Observation over an extended period assists in understanding the progression of chronic disorders. This patient experienced substantially reduced symptoms with chiropractic care during the 7–year observation period. Of note is the repeated exacerbation of neck pain that often precedes exacerbation in ear symptoms, along with the relief of both following adjustment and an association between improved hearing and improved cervical alignment.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Deafness.
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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Cervicogenic
Headache in an 8–Year-Old
J Neuromusculoskeletal System 2002 (Fall); 10 (3): 98–103
A case of cervicogenic headache (CEH) in an 8–year-old boy that improved after chiropractic spinal manipulation is reported. An 8–year-old boy presented with a complaint of daily headache. The duration of symptoms was over 3 years. The patient met the diagnostic criteria for CEH. Awkward head position reproduced head pain, as did palpation of the upper cervical region. Decreased range of motion of the neck was evident, as well as abnormal tenderness and primarily of the right upper cervical region. A significant decrease in headache frequency as reported by the patient and parent was seen after the first treatment. After four treatments the headache frequency decreased to approximately one per month.
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Missed Cervical Spine Fracture-dislocations:
The Importance of Clinical and Radiographic Assessment
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 (May); 25 (4): 263–269 ~ FULL TEXT
Cervical spine fracture-dislocations are often missed during standard radiographic examinations in emergency department settings. Chiropractors are encouraged to perform a comprehensive evaluation of patients presenting with cervical trauma even if they have had prior x-ray films reported as normal. Standard x-ray films taken at emergency department facilities are not entirely reliable for detecting or revealing cervical spine fracture-dislocations. This case stresses the importance of careful clinical assessment and imaging procedures on patients who have encountered cervical spine trauma.
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Vertebrogenic Hearing Deficit, the Spine, and Spinal
Manipulation Therapy: A Search to Validate the
D.D. Palmer/Harvey Lillard Experience
Chiropr J Aust 2002 (Mar); 32 (1): 14–26
The claim that hearing can be improved following SMT has been scoffed at as physiologically impossible, but a review of the medical and chiropractic literature suggests that hearing deficits may be associated with spinal joint motion restriction, spondyloarthrosis, irritation of the sympathetic nervous system, decreased cervico-cerebral circulation and/or decrease in tinnitus.
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Differential Compliance Instrument in the Treatment of
Infantile Colic: A Report of Two Cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 (Jan); 25 (1): 58–62 ~ FULL TEXT
The PulStar mechanical adjusting device appears to have been well tolerated and beneficial in 2 cases of infantile colic. Further research is necessary to determine whether this device can enhance the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic treatment in infants with colic.
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Chiropractic Care of a Patient with Temporomandibular
Disorder and Atlas Subluxation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 (Jan); 25 (1): 63–70 ~ FULL TEXT
High-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments (ie, Gonstead technique) were applied to findings of atlas subluxation. The patient's symptoms improved and eventually resolved after 9 visits.
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Chiropractic Care of a Patient with Vertebral Subluxations
and Unsuccessful Surgery of the Cervical Spine
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (Sep); 24 (7): 477–482 ~ FULL TEXT
The chiropractic care of a patient with neck pain and left upper extremity radiculopathy after cervical diskectomy is presented. Marked resolution of the patient's symptoms was obtained concomitant with a reduction in subluxation findings at multiple levels despite the complicating history of an unsuccessful cervical spine surgery. This is the first report in the indexed literature of chiropractic care after an unsuccessful cervical spine surgery.
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Chiropractic Management of a Professional Hockey Player
with Recurrent Shoulder Instability
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (Jul); 24 (6): 425–430 ~ FULL TEXT
The patient had undergone strength training for rehabilitation after each of the previous two shoulder operations and had very strong rotator cuff and scapular musculature. Proprioceptive testing revealed a poor response in the left shoulder compared with the right shoulder. Two subjective outcome measures were used to determine the effectiveness of the treatment protocol in reducing the symptoms of recurrent shoulder instability. Much of the treatment focused on proprioceptive training, soft tissue mobilization, and improving joint function.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and the Shoulder.
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Chiropractic Management of a Patient with
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (May); 24 (4): 300–304 ~ FULL TEXT
Flexion-distraction manipulation of the lumbar spine was performed. Incremental increases in traction forces were applied as the patient responded positively to care. He experienced a decrease in the frequency and intensity of his leg symptoms and a resolution of his low back pain. These improvements were maintained at a 5–month follow-up visit.
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Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: A Review of Literature
Relative to Chiropractic Care of Children
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (Mar); 24 (3): 199–205 ~ FULL TEXT
Chiropractic care may represent a nonpharmaceutical health care approach for pediatric epileptic patients. Current anecdotal evidence suggests that correction of upper cervical vertebral subluxation complex might be most beneficial. It is suggested that chiropractic care be further investigated regarding its role in the overall health care management of pediatric epileptic patients.
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Consequences of Neck Manipulation Performed
by a Non-professional
Spinal Cord 2001 (Feb); 39 (2): 112–113
A 30–year-old man who fainted after neck manipulation by a barber and developed spinal cord and brainstem dysfunction. His MRI revealed an extramedullary, intradural dumbbell shaped mass on the right side at C1 and C2 level compressing the spinal cord.
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The Chiropractor's Role in Pain Management
for Oncology Patients
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (Jan); 24 (1): 52–57 ~ FULL TEXT
Although it is an oncologist who institutes the necessary treatment for a cancer patient's primary disease process, a chiropractor can help provide noninvasive and non-pharmacologic options for decreasing pain and improving function. As part of a cancer rehabilitation team, the chiropractor can provide treatment that may significantly enhance a cancer patient's quality of life at any stage in the disease process. Treatment may benefit those patients experiencing pain from the side effects of treatment or from the disease process itself. The chiropractor's treatment may include manipulation, soft tissue techniques, physiotherapeutic modalities, exercise, and ergonomic counseling.
There are more articles like this at: Chiropractic and Cancer.
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Resolution of Suckling Intolerance in a 6–month-old
Chiropractic Patient
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 (Nov); 23 (9): 615–618 ~ FULL TEXT
The patient was treated 5 times through use of cranial adjusting; 4 of these visits included atlas (C1) adjustment. The suckling intolerance resolved immediately after the first office visit and did not return.
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Treatment of Severe Glaucomatous Visual Field Deficit
by Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy:
A Prospective Case Study and Discussion
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 (Jul); 23 (6): 428–434 ~ FULL TEXT
Recovery of vision in this patient was an unexpected and remarkable outcome, raising the question of whether chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy may be of value in the management of glaucomatous visual field loss. More intensive research is required.
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Vertigo, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss
in the Geriatric Patient
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 (Jun); 23 (5): 352–362 ~ FULL TEXT
The clinical progress documented in this report suggests that upper cervical manipulation may benefit patients who have tinnitus and hearing loss.
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Bilateral Simultaneous Optic Nerve Dysfunction After Periorbital
Trauma: Recovery of Vision in Association with
Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Therapy
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 (Nov); 22 (9): 615–621 ~ FULL TEXT
Chiropractic spinal manipulation was used to aid recovery of vision to normal over a course of 20 treatment sessions. At times, significant improvement in vision occurred immediately after spinal manipulation. Progressive recovery of vision was monitored by serial visual field tests and by electrophysiologic studies. Unfortunately, the patient refused a further single photon emission tomographic study when visual recovery was complete.
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The Short-term Effect of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment
of Infantile Colic: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
with a Blinded Observer
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 (Oct); 22 (8): 517–522 ~ FULL TEXT
By trial days 4 to 7, hours of crying were reduced by 1 hour in the dimethicone group compared with 2.4 hours in the manipulation group (P = .04). On days 8 through 11, crying was reduced by 1 hour for the dimethicone group, whereas crying in the manipulation group was reduced by 2.7 hours (P = .004). From trial day 5 onward the manipulation group did significantly better that the dimethicone group. The authors then conclude: Spinal manipulation is effective in relieving infantile colic.
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Chiropractic Management of a Patient with
Myasthenia Gravis and Vertebral Subluxations
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 (Jun); 22 (5): 333–340 ~ FULL TEXT
Contact specific, high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments were applied to sites of patient subluxation. Myasthenia gravis is no longer debilitating to the patient; he is medication free and has resumed a “normal life”. The clinical aspects of the disease, including the possible role of chiropractic intervention in the treatment of patients suffering from myasthenia gravis, are also discussed. This case study encourages further investigation into the holistic approach to patient management by chiropractors vis-a-vis specific adjustments of vertebral subluxation.
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Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Subluxations,
Low Back Pain and Epileptic Seizures
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998 (Jul); 21 (6): 410–418
Chiropractic adjustments using a specific-contact, short-lever arm, high-velocity, low-amplitude maneuver (i.e., Gonstead) were applied to the subluxations at the cervical, thoracic and lumbopelvic region. The patient's reported low back pain and neck complaints improved and her seizure frequency decreased. At 1.5–yr follow-up, the patient reported her low back complaints had resolved and her seizures had decreased (period between seizures as great as 2 months).
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A Conservative Approach for a Patient with Traumatically
Induced Urinary Incontinence
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998 (Jun); 21 (5): 363–367
Manual adjusting procedures and soft tissue therapy were applied initially. Procedures were modified later to include an intrarectal technique. The quantity of urine loss decreased slowly with the initial treatment approach but never resolved completely. The flank pain also decreased somewhat but never ceased altogether. After the introduction of the intrarectal technique, additional progress was reported and both the flank pain and urinary incontinence resolved completely. A 4–yr follow-up confirmed complete resolution.
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The Role of the Chiropractic Adjustment in the Care
and Treatment of 332 Children with Otitis Media
Jou Clin Chiro Ped 1997 (Oct); 2 (2)
To our knowledge this is the first time that tympanography has been used as an objectifying tool with respect to the efficacy of the chiropractic adjustment in the treatment of children with otitis media. The results indicate that there is a strong correlation between the chiropractic adjustment and the resolution of otitis media for the children in this study. This pilot study can now serve as a starting point from which the chiropractic profession can begin to examine its role in the treatment of children with otitis media.
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Thermal Asymmetry of the Upper Extremity in Scalenus Anticus Syndrome,
Leg-length Inequality and Response to Chiropractic Adjustment
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997 (Sep); 20 (7): 476–481
Treatment was limited to chiropractic, upper cervical, vectored, linear adjustment of the atlas vertebra. Temperature differential between the hands improved significantly after individual atlas adjustment(s) and in the long term. Scalenus anticus syndrome and upper extremity thermal asymmetry may result from altered cervical biomechanics caused by atlas vertebral subluxation complex.
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The Chiropractic Consultation: A Stressful Experience?
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997 (Jul); 20 (6): 377–381
A case study of 25 chiropractors and 137 patients found that although the chiropractic consultation was not regarded as stressful by most patients, some patients found adjustment stressful. The importance of explaining the adjustment and the sensations that patients are likely to experience, particularly in new patients, is confirmed. The desirability of scrutinizing the patient for evidence of stress and of using diverse strategies for minimizing the stress response are discussed. Although the chiropractic consultation is not generally regarded as a stress-provoking experience, chiropractors should actively screen their patients for evidence of stress and take steps to enhance their patients' perceptions of the chiropractic consultation as a stress-free experience.
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Manipulative Reduction and Management of Anterior
Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997 (Jun); 20 (5): 338–342
Specific joint manipulation for reduction of the dislocation was performed. Immobilization of the joint after reduction was accomplished by a reverse figure–8 bandage. Follow-up radiographic evaluation demonstrated reduction of the dislocation. Resolution of difficulty in swallowing and pain was dramatic and instantaneous after reduction.
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Bone Marrow Edema Caused by Altered Pedal Biomechanics
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997 (Jan); 20 (1): 56–59
In the presented case, the sensitivity of MRI to stress-induced BME identified the cause of this patient's symptoms and, more importantly, directed management. Because of its ability to demonstrate anatomic and physiologic information, MRI is the ideal imaging modality for assessing suspected injury to the osseous tissues. In patients who relay historical information that suggests chronic or acute osseous injury but demonstrate no radiographic changes to support the clinical suspicion of bony abnormality, an MRI may be indicated to exclude occult injury.
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Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia:
The Role of Manual Laryngeal Tension Reductio
in Diagnosis and Management
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1996 (Nov); 105 (11): 851–856
Excessive activity of the extralaryngeal muscles affects laryngeal function and contributes to a spectrum of interrelated symptoms and syndromes including muscle tension dysphonia and spasmodic dysphonia. Recognition of the role of extralaryngeal tension is helpful in ensuring proper diagnosis and selection of appropriate treatment. This report demonstrates the application of manual laryngeal musculoskeletal tension reduction techniques in the diagnosis and management of laryngeal hyperfunction syndromes. The manual technique consists of focal palpation to determine 1) extent of laryngeal elevation, 2) focal tenderness, 3) voice effect of applying downward pressure over the superior border of the thyroid lamina, and 4) extent of sustained voice improvement following circum-laryngeal massage. The clinical utility of this innovative approach is discussed.
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Does 'Normal' Vision Improve with
Spinal Manipulation?
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996 (Jul); 19 (6): 415–418
To define a guideline for a proposed investigation into visual field changes with spinal adjustment, his visual fields were tested before and after a normal office spinal manipulation. After this procedure, there was a measurable rise in the visual sensitivity of both eyes.
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Monocular Scotomata and Spinal Manipulation:
The Step Phenomenon
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996 (Jun); 19 (5): 344–349
The use of computerized static perimetry to measure the cerebral effects of spinal manipulation has increased knowledge of how chiropractic works. The further recovery of vision with each spinal adjustment suggests that more treatment may be better than less treatment in the chiropractic management of such cases.
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The Dental-chiropractic Cotreatment of Structural
Disorders of the Jaw and Temporomandibular
Joint Dysfunction
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995 (Sep); 18 (7): 476–481
The position of the jaw and head and neck are intricately linked. The acute symptoms experienced during the initial dental treatment phase were caused by the inability of the head and neck to adapt to maxillary and mandibular changes. Chiropractic treatments enabled the body to respond positively to the dental changes. As the mandibular position improved, further improvements were indicated by physical testing and X-rays.
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The Treatment of Presumptive Optic Nerve Ischemia
by Spinal Manipulation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995 (Mar); 18 (3): 172–177
This case study records improvement in optic nerve function when measured before and after spinal manipulation using computerized static perimetry. It contends that spinal manipulation can affect the function of the optic nerve in some patients, presumably by increasing vascular perfusion. I hypothesize that derangement of the cervical spine produces microvascular spasm in the cerebral vasculature, including that of the eye.
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Chiropractic Treatment of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
(Adhesive Capsulitis) Utilizing Mechanical Force,
Manually Assisted Short Lever Adjusting Procedures
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995 (Feb); 18 (2): 105–115
The patient's shoulder was conservatively managed with chiropractic adjustments to the affected shoulder joint, as well as to the cervicothoracic spine. Treatment consisted of mechanical force, manually assisted short lever chiropractic adjustments, delivered via an Activator Adjusting Instrument. Successful resolution of the presenting symptomatology was achieved.
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Chiropractic Manipulation in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1994 (May); 17 (4): 246–249
Chiropractic manipulations were rendered 3 times per week for 4 wk, to the subject's cervical spine, right elbow and wrist using a low amplitude, short lever, low force, high velocity thrust. Significant increase in grip strength and normalization of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated. In this case study, chiropractic made a demonstrable difference through objective and subjective outcomes.
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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy Caused
by a Herniated Cervical Disc
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1994 (Feb); 17 (2): 119–123
Treatment included chiropractic manipulative therapy, longitudinal cervical traction and interferential therapy. The patient began a regular schedule of treatments, which started on a daily basis but were gradually reduced as the patient progressed. By the third week of treatment, neck and shoulder pain was completely resolved. Subjective evaluation indicated the radicular pain to be improved by 60% within 6 wk. The patient's pain, numbness and grip strength returned to normal within 5 months.
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Clinical Presentation of a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
and Response to Manual Chiropractic Adjustive Therapies
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1993 (Nov); 16 (9): 595–600
Manual adjustive therapies appear to be responsible for the dramatic symptomatic relief provided for a patient diagnosed with MS. The relative risk-to-benefit ratio suggests that this approach may be appropriate as an alternative symptom management approach for MS patients, and future research efforts can and should direct the comprehensive management approach to the treatment of this disorder.
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Chiropractic Management of a Hypertensive Patient
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1993 (Oct); 16 (8): 544–549
Specific contact short lever arm spinal adjustments may cause a hypotensive effect in a medicated hypertensive patient that may lead to complications (e.g., hypotension). Since a medicated hypertensive patient's blood pressure may fall below normal while he or she is undergoing chiropractic care, it is advised that the blood pressure be closely monitored and medications adjusted, if necessary, by the patient's medical physician.
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Resolution of Spasmodic Dysphonia (Focal Laryngeal
Dystonia) via Chiropractic Manipulative Management
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1991 (Jul); 14 (6): 376–378
This paper discusses the case of a 46–yr-old male suffering from spasmodic dysphonia, a chronic disorder involving hyperadduction of the vocal mechanism and resultant vocal arrest. Attention is paid to the neural innervation of the intrinsic laryngeal musculature and postulated mechanisms of irritation which may be amenable to chiropractic manipulative therapy. The type of spinal adjustment and treatment schedule are discussed.
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A Chiropractic Approach to the Treatment of Dysmenorrhea
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1990; 13 (2): 101–106
A patient suffering from dysmenorrhea monitored her monthly menstrual cramps by using pain diaries. She rated her pain levels during 4 months of a baseline phase and 3 months of treatment. The treatment phase consisted of manual chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy. The patient realized fewer episodes of pain as well as lower pain ratings during the treatment phase. There was no significant change in the duration of the menstrual flow.
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An Evaluation of Chiropractic Manipulation as a
Treatment of Hyperactivity in Children
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989 (Oct); 12 (5): 353–363
Five of seven children showed improvement in mean behavioral scores from placebo care to treatment. Four of seven showed improvement in arousal levels, and the improvement in the group as a whole was highly significant (p = 0.009). Agreement between tests was also high in this study. For all seven children, three of the four principal tests used to detect improvement were in agreement either positively or negatively (parent ratings of activity, motion recorder scores, electrodermal measures, and X-rays of spinal distortions). While the behavioral improvement taken alone can only be considered suggestive, the strong interest agreement can be taken as more impressive evidence that the majority of the children in this study did, in fact, improve under specific chiropractic care.
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