Research on Chiropractic Care
Chronic Migraines in a 15-Year-Old Male
“We described the successful care of a 15-year-old male suffering from chronic recurrent migraine headaches with successful outcomes.”
“Osteoarthritis appears to increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Prevention and early treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and targeting associated chronic disease risk factors in people with long standing musculoskeletal conditions may play a role in preventing other chronic diseases.”
Musculoskeletal conditions may increase the risk of chronic disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“There is no convincing evidence to support a causal link between chiropractic manipulation and CAD. Belief in a causal link may have significant negative consequences such as numerous episodes of litigation.”
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection
“This case report described the successful chiropractic care of an infant presenting with multiple symptom complex (i.e., clavicle fracture, breastfeeding difficulties, subluxations of cervico-cranio-mandibular complex) associated with birth trauma.”
Infant with Birth Trauma, Clavicular Fracture, Subluxation, and Breastfeeding Dysfunction
“There is moderate-quality evidence that manipulation and mobilization are likely to reduce pain and improve function for patients with chronic low back pain; manipulation appears to produce a larger effect than mobilization. Both therapies appear safe.”
Manipulation and mobilization for treating chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials
“High- to moderate-quality evidence indicates that cupping significantly improves pain and disability.”
“Cupping demonstrated a superior and sustained effect on pain reduction compared with medication and usual care.”
“The use of spinal/pelvic chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy did not result in adverse events for the fetus as measured by FHR, a major indicator of fetal health in obstetric care.”
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring of 33 Pregnant Women Undergoing Chiropractic
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in a 9-Week-Old Infant
“This case report provides supporting evidence on the effectiveness of chiropractic care in infants with bothersome gastroesophageal reflux (GER), silent or otherwise. ”
“This review suggests that the presence or absence of an audible pop may not be important regarding pain outcomes with spinal manipulation.”