It is critical for chiropractors to approach the growing number of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities and depression cases in order to restore and correct subluxations for optimal health. Chiropractors are working hard to gain knowledge from epidemiological research in order to apply to clinical recommendations when treating individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Ultimately, chiropractic case studies hold a critical place in reducing mortality from disease process through interventions.
A case study of an 8 year old boy who suffers from ADHD and learning disorder experienced significant improvement from subluxation based chiropractic care. Since medications appeared to negatively impact his health, he was introduced to chiropractic care as an alternative treatment to manage his concerns. The boy received 1-2 chiropractic adjustments per week and nutritional counseling. The outcome of this intervention resulted in improvement after the second visit. After two months of care, re-evaluation was performed to show considerably large improvement in mood swings, memory, social interaction, temper, energy and immune function. Three months of care showed full correction of the left thoracic and major improvement in the rotation of his skull.
All in all, the effect of subluxation based adjustments on individuals with ADHD focus on restoration of the cervical curve. Adjustments have been shown to improve outcomes of individuals with ADHD, learning disability and social behaviour disturbances via chiropractic care in order to reduce vertebral subluxation and ultimately, improve quality of life.
Zielinski, E., Mankal, K. (2014). An Epidemiological Approach to the Effects of Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care on the Management of ADHD, Depression and Learning Disabilities in an 8-Year Old: A Case Study. A. Vertebral Subluxation Res., pp. 153-160.
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