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Mental health and chiropractic
Did you know that, over a forty-year period, Doctors of Chiropractic and chiropractic schools operated nearly two hundred hospitals? They were built on the principal that chiropractic care, with proper subluxation correction, a healthy, nutritious diet, exercise, fresh air and sunlight, had powerful healing effects. (1)
What especially amazed clinicians were the beneficial effects chiropractic had on those suffering from “mental and emotional disorders.” Chiropractic care was especially helpful for people who suffered from anxiety, “nervous disorders” (as they were then called) and more severe forms of emotional illness.
In time the chiropractic profession owned and operated two hospitals devoted to mental health: Clear View Sanitarium and Forest Park Sanitarium, both in Davenport, Iowa. Over a 40-year period, the chiropractic hospitals had greater success than the state mental hospitals. (2)
The results so impressed North Dakota circuit court judge A.W. Ponath that he consistently refused to send a patient to the state mental hospital unless they first spent time in the chiropractic institution. (3)
Why? Because without drugs, surgery (pre-frontal lobotomies) and electric shock therapy, chiropractic promoted real brain health and had a greater healing success rate.
Today chiropractors see many patients suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, ADD, ADHD, autism and other conditions related to a dysfunctioning nervous system. (4)
Chiropractors are specially trained to locate nerve interference (spinal nerve stress) and release or correct it. Once your nerve interference is released your nervous system, especially your brain and spinal cord, is able to communicate with all your body systems – your immune, digestive, circulatory, endocrine and muscular systems as well as all the rest – to help them function closer to their potential and to improve your natural healing ability. (5)
Everyone of us in this (often) stress-filled world needs to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for a chance to enjoy some drug-free healthcare and less stress in their lives – it could make a big difference for your physical and mental health.
References:
1. Quigley WH. Pioneering mental health: institutional chiropractic care. Chiropractic History. 1983;3:68-73.
2. Goff PJ. Chiropractic treatment of mental illness: a review of theory and practice. Research Forum. 1987;4(1):4-10.
3. 1936 (Sept): The Chiropractic Journal (NCA) [5(9)] includes “Judge Ponath speaks” by Judge A.W. Ponath (pp. 46-47)
http://www.chiro.org/Plus/History/Persons/Mental-Health_in_Chiro/Mental_Health&Chiro-chrono.pdf
4. Glenther GC et al. Improvement in depression following reduction of upper cervical vertebral subluxation using orthospinology technique. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. November 7 2005;1-4.
5. Schwartz H. Mental Health And Chiropractic: A Multidisciplinary Approach. New York: Sessions Publishers, 1973.
Showing posts with label chiropractic research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chiropractic research. Show all posts
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Don't just suffer from headaches--Make them go away with Chiropractic care!
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
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.
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.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Chiropractic adjustments help regulate your systems
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
Chronic constipation in a child. A 7-year-old-boy presented for care with complaints of chronic constipation, headaches and neck pain. The boy had suffered from constipation since the age of three. At age 5, MDs prescribed enemas (three times per week) but this gave only temporary relief. By age 6, stool softeners and the laxative MiraLAX® were prescribed. Three to four weeks prior to chiropractic care, the boy had bowel movements of once per week.
Over the course of 6 weeks, the child had 10 adjustments. The mother reported that her son had bowel movements of 5-6 times per week without the need for laxatives. (6)
References:
6. Davis J, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic constipation in a 7-year-old male undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care: a case report. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2011;4:98-105.
Chronic constipation in a child. A 7-year-old-boy presented for care with complaints of chronic constipation, headaches and neck pain. The boy had suffered from constipation since the age of three. At age 5, MDs prescribed enemas (three times per week) but this gave only temporary relief. By age 6, stool softeners and the laxative MiraLAX® were prescribed. Three to four weeks prior to chiropractic care, the boy had bowel movements of once per week.
Over the course of 6 weeks, the child had 10 adjustments. The mother reported that her son had bowel movements of 5-6 times per week without the need for laxatives. (6)
References:
6. Davis J, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic constipation in a 7-year-old male undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care: a case report. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2011;4:98-105.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Chiropractic can help treat old injuries and multiple health care concerns
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
Seizures, blood pressure, visual and hearing disturbances. A 76-year-old woman had been suffering from seizures for ten years after experiencing a concussion. She also suffered from fluctuating blood pressure, visual disturbances, decreased hearing, abnormally wide stride and an abnormal walking pattern.
Immediately after her first chiropractic adjustment she experienced a more normal walking pattern. Within two months of care she reported a complete recovery from seizures, blood pressure stability and improved hearing (7).
References:
7. Sweat R, Adams T. Resolution of post-concussion seizures following atlas orthogonal technique.Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. November 3, 2011;66-70.
Seizures, blood pressure, visual and hearing disturbances. A 76-year-old woman had been suffering from seizures for ten years after experiencing a concussion. She also suffered from fluctuating blood pressure, visual disturbances, decreased hearing, abnormally wide stride and an abnormal walking pattern.
Immediately after her first chiropractic adjustment she experienced a more normal walking pattern. Within two months of care she reported a complete recovery from seizures, blood pressure stability and improved hearing (7).
References:
7. Sweat R, Adams T. Resolution of post-concussion seizures following atlas orthogonal technique.Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. November 3, 2011;66-70.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Neck pain, back pain and multiple sclerosis symptoms improve after Chiropractic adjustments!
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
A 28-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis suffered from severe neck and back pain following an injury to her neck
Chiropractic examination revealed subluxations in her spine, especially in the upper neck area. She was given a series of chiropractic adjustments to reduce her subluxations.
She reported improved sleep after her first adjustment and by her fifth visit she reported improvement in her neck and back pain and symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. (8)
References:
8. Thornhill JT. Improvement in a female with multiple sclerosis undergoing chiropractic care utilizing toggle recoil technique: a case report. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. October 27, 2011;60-65
A 28-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis suffered from severe neck and back pain following an injury to her neck
Chiropractic examination revealed subluxations in her spine, especially in the upper neck area. She was given a series of chiropractic adjustments to reduce her subluxations.
She reported improved sleep after her first adjustment and by her fifth visit she reported improvement in her neck and back pain and symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. (8)
References:
8. Thornhill JT. Improvement in a female with multiple sclerosis undergoing chiropractic care utilizing toggle recoil technique: a case report. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. October 27, 2011;60-65
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Chiropractic adjustments part of an ADHD treatment plan
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
A 4½-year-old male child with learning disabilities, reduced social interaction and increased sensory stimulation behaviors presented for chiropractic care. The patient was suspected to have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) along with his diagnosis of sensory processing disorder one-year prior.
The child was adjusted for subluxations and placed on a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and casein-free diet. In addition, exercises were given to stimulate the patient’s sensory nerve pathways. The child experienced a decrease in outbursts, improved attention span, improved ability to focus and he began to read. (6)
References
6. Olafsson JT. Improvement in a child with sensory processing disorder following subluxation based chiropractic care & dietary changes. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2011;4:111-114.
A 4½-year-old male child with learning disabilities, reduced social interaction and increased sensory stimulation behaviors presented for chiropractic care. The patient was suspected to have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) along with his diagnosis of sensory processing disorder one-year prior.
The child was adjusted for subluxations and placed on a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and casein-free diet. In addition, exercises were given to stimulate the patient’s sensory nerve pathways. The child experienced a decrease in outbursts, improved attention span, improved ability to focus and he began to read. (6)
References
6. Olafsson JT. Improvement in a child with sensory processing disorder following subluxation based chiropractic care & dietary changes. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2011;4:111-114.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Chiropractic care has positive effect on mental health!
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
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)
References:
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.
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)
References:
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.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Migraines and Chiropractic Care!
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
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:
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.
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:
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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Can Van Every Family Chiropractic Center help with my child's bed wetting and attention problems?
Chiropractors are often sought out if a person has back, neck, sciatica, arm, leg, headache and other kinds of pain. But chiropractic is not for conditions. Chiropractic is for people! (By the way, pregnant women and babies especially need chiropractic care.)
Bedwetting and attention problems. An eleven-year-old boy with a history of nocturnal enuresis and attention problems was determined to have subluxations during chiropractic examination. Adjustments were applied at sites of vertebral subluxations at the C2, C6, T1, T5, T12, L3, L5 and pelvic segments. The patient and mother reported a significant decrease in episodes of bedwetting and an improvement in his attention problems. (11)
References:
11. Rodnick A, Rodnick P. Resolution of childhood nocturnal enuresis following subluxation-based chiropractic care: a retrospective case report. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2010;4:159-162.
Bedwetting and attention problems. An eleven-year-old boy with a history of nocturnal enuresis and attention problems was determined to have subluxations during chiropractic examination. Adjustments were applied at sites of vertebral subluxations at the C2, C6, T1, T5, T12, L3, L5 and pelvic segments. The patient and mother reported a significant decrease in episodes of bedwetting and an improvement in his attention problems. (11)
References:
11. Rodnick A, Rodnick P. Resolution of childhood nocturnal enuresis following subluxation-based chiropractic care: a retrospective case report. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. 2010;4:159-162.
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