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Chronic headache in an eight-year-old. An 8-year old boy who suffered from chronic headaches for two years was brought in for chiropractic care. The headaches were described as sharp and throbbing, worse with noise, better when lying down, and located in the frontal skull area and occasionally lasted an entire day. He also suffered from sore throat, fatigue, queasiness, aches, pains and dizziness.
His parents brought him to a neurologist, psychologist and nutritionist with limited health improvements.
Initially the child was adjusted three times a week then progressed to a maintenance schedule of two times per month for a total of 86 visits in 20 months of care. Initially his cervical x-ray showed a flat spine – there was no curve. After 6 months of care his cervical lordosis (curve) was near normal for his age. His headaches and other symptoms resolved. (5)
References:
5. Oakley PA, Chaney SJ, Chaney TA, Maddox A. Resolution of chronic headaches following reduction of vertebral subluxation in an 8-year-old utilizing Chiropractic Biophysics Technique. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2011;3:82-86.
