Asperger's, Migraines Headances, Depression and Chiropractic

ASPERGER'S AND CHIROPRACTIC
A 6-year-old male patient was brought to the office in October 2000. He had not responded to standard medical care. His initial complaints included: Asperger’s Syndrome that resulted in uncontrollable “rocking, jumping and flapping” of his hands; asthma triggered by exertion; seasonal allergies and colds or bronchial congestion; and severe allergies to mold, dust, animal dander and seasonal triggers. His Asperger’s symptoms started at age 3, and he had asthma and allergy symptoms since early childhood.

Cranial and spinal subluxation patterns were detected and a treatment program was implemented to address these patterns using SOT protocols and procedures.

The patient and family reported that the Asperger’s Syndrome symptoms “settled down within the first week of care.” While first seen in October 2000, by January 2001 his Asperger’s symptoms had been stabilizing and he was off medications for asthma and allergies.

His Asperger’s symptoms continued to improve and only occurred infrequently when under extreme stress. His asthma and allergies responded positively within the first few weeks of care,

Presently the patient is 15 years old and has not needed any medication over the past 7 years, nor have his Asperger’s symptoms returned. At the present time this patient is being seen on a wellness/maintenance chiropractic care program. (1)


DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND CHIROPRACTIC
A 58-year-old male with shoulder and neck pain sought chiropractic care. Past history revealed two major car accidents that involved hospitalizations. At the same time the patient had many symptoms related to his depression and anxiety, such as poor concentration, irritability, lethargy, panic attacks and heart palpitations. He scored 46 on the Beck Depression Inventory-II, which indicates severe depression.

Care was directed towards the location and correction of subluxations. The patient was seen three times per week for three months with documented improvement in quality of life. (2)



MIGRAINE, CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE AND CHIROPRACTIC
Systematic literature searches of controlled clinical trials published through August 2009 relevant to chiropractic practice were conducted using many databases. Twenty-one articles were used to develop recommendations. The evidence suggests that chiropractic care improves migraine and cervicogenic headaches. (3)



References
1. Rosen MG, Blum CL. SOT chiropractic care of a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and related conditions. J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health. December 29, 2010; 267-268.
2.Teytelbaum M. Improvement in symptoms related to depression, anxiety and pain in a patient undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. August 29, 2011;84-91.
3. Bryans R, Descarreaux M, Duranleau M et al. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011;34(5):274-289. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.04.008.