The January, 2007 issue of the scientific periodical, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) published a case study showing the beneficial effects of chiropractic care on an 8 year old boy suffering from chronic constipation. In this case the boy had been suffering with the condition since birth and was treated medically with
read moreResearch, published in the November 2002 issue of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR) demonstrates that chiropractic care may be effective in helping patients with allergies and Crohn’s Disease. The results of those studied showed long term remission and alleviation of symptoms in both allergy and Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the
read moreThe above question is the title of an article from the national publication, Parents and Kids, in the July 25, 2006 issue. The article was an informative contribution covering good information in a magazine whose self-proclaimed purpose is “A Guide to Smart Parenting From Baby to Preteen”. The article starts by reviewing the fact that
read moreMay is Correct Posture Month. In a May 6, 2004 Yahoo news release is a story from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) proclaiming May as Correct Posture Month. The article notes that a new study published in the journal ‘Spine’ revealed an urgent need for health promotion programs to increase awareness and reduce risks in
read moreThe National Health Service in Ballerup (Copenhagen, Denmark) conducted a study involving 50 infants with diagnoses infantile colic. Half of the group was given the drug dimethicon while the other half was given chiropractic care. In this study nine of the 25 taking the drug dropped out of the study because the infants were getting
read moreVirginia Tech’s football team has had an impressive record over the last several years. Head Coach Frank Beamer took the “Hokies” to a Big East Conference championship where they finished number 2 in the Associated Press. Some of the credit for their physical health and recovery from injuries is attributed to chiropractic care. Dr. Greg
read moreA clinical trial reported in Medical-News.net on May 22, 2005 showed that 72% of migraine sufferers experienced either ‘substantial’ or ‘noticeable’ improvement after a period of chiropractic care. The study was a randomized clinical trial completed over a 20 year period. Dr. Peter Tuchin, was the chief researcher and presented his results in a thesis
read moreMore hospitals are now making chiropractic care available to patients. One such program was reported in the March 2003 issue of the magazine, Chiropractic Economics. In that article it is reported that Monroe Community Hospital, a teaching nursing home in New York, has teamed up with New York Chiropractic College to establish a chiropractic clinic
read moreThe British Medical Journal reports that a three-year study proves what most chiropractic patients already know. Chiropractic care is more effective with higher patient satisfaction than outpatient medical care for these types of problems. The study reported involved 741 men and women with low back pain. A 3 year follow up showed that there was
read moreFrom the June 19, 2006 issue of the Thoroughbred Times comes an article by a veterinarian, Sean Redman, D.V.M. who uses chiropractic on the horses he cares for. He starts off by explaining, “The theory behind chiropractic therapy is that proper function of the musculoskeletal system allows the rest of the body, particularly the nervous
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