Can chiropractic help patients with Parkinson's Disease?

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Parkinson’s Disease and Chiropractic
A 67-year-old woman with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that included weakness, tremors, scoliosis and rigidity presented to a private chiropractic practice.

Examination revealed an atlas (upper neck) subluxation. Over a period of 6 months, the patient was seen 19 times and received 12 adjustments to her atlas. In addition to improvements in her X-ray findings and spinal muscle balance she reported improvements in Parkinson’s symptoms of weakness, tremors, rigidity and overall mobility. (5)

References:
5. Chung J, Brown J. Reduction in symptoms related to Parkinson's disease concomitant with subluxation reduction following upper cervical chiropractic care. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. March 14, 2011:18-21.