Chiropractic clinical case histories have been a regular feature of our patient newsletter since its inception. There seems to be no limit to the health problems that respond to chiropractic care. How many people suffering, on drugs, facing a life of limitation could be helped by chiropractic care?

Probably most of them.

Bedwetting, constipation, allergies (and more)

The parents brought their 6-year-old son to the chiropractor. The child had multiple problems including nocturnal enuresis
(bedwetting), headaches, ADHD, asthma, allergies, constipation, earaches, and cold hands. The boy had been taking several different prescriptions and over-the-counter medications including pain relievers, laxatives, Qvar ®(beclomethasone dipropionate) inhaler, Nasonex®, Albuterol®, Benadryl®, and Claritin®.

The child was given a chiropractic examination which revealed numerous vertebral subluxations throughout his spine. He was given a series of chiropractic adjustments. After twenty adjustments there was complete resolution of enuresis. By the 25th visit, the patient’s parents reported complete resolution of cold hands and constipation, as well as 80% relief of all remaining symptoms. (1)

Weight loss, heart rate variability, and nervous system imbalance

Chiropractic is so much more than back pain; chiropractic rebalances the nervous system so the entire body functions with improved efficiency. In this case, a 38-year-old man with a chief complaint of intermittent low back pain began chiropractic care. Nervous system imbalance (dysautonomia) was discovered using multiple instruments that included spinal heat readings (thermography) and heart rate variability. The patient was given a series of chiropractic adjustments to reduce his subluxations.

Over the series of adjustments (13 months), he lost 61 pounds with a 9.5% decrease in fat mass. His intermittent back pain resolved as well. (2)

Meniere’s Disease

A 64-year-old woman suffering from neck pain, headaches, arm weakness, vertigo, and anxiety began chiropractic care. She reported that she had also been suffering from Meniere's disease for three and a half years.  A chiropractic exam revealed a vertebral subluxation at C1. Cervical x-rays, neurocalography, orthopedic testing, and visual analog scale assessments confirmed this finding.

The patient experienced a significant improvement in symptoms of Meniere's, vertigo, anxiety, and headaches as a result of chiropractic care. She experienced overall better health including increased strength, energy, and a more positive mental outlook. (3)

1. Herring R, Wright D. Resolution of nocturnal enuresis, constipation, headaches, allergies & cold hands in a 6-year-old male following chiropractic for vertebral subluxation: case study & review of the literature. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic. August 10, 2020:26-33.
2. Cole J, Lewis N. Improvements in heart rate variability and reduction in dysautonomia following chiropractic care: a case study and selective review of the literature. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. July 9, 2020:109-125.
3. Malachowski T, Britt C. Improvement in Meniere's Disease following upper cervical chiropractic care: a case report & review of the literature. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. August 17, 2020:28-38.