ADHD Helped with Chiropractic, A Case Study
In the October 2004 issue of the peer-reviewed
research publication, the Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT), comes a
case study of a child with ADHD (Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), who was helped
with chiropractic.
The case was of a 5 year old boy who had been
diagnosed with ADHD at age 2. The child’s pediatrician
prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin), Adderall, and Haldol for the next 3 years.
The combination of drugs was unsuccessful in helping the child.
At age 5 the child was brought to a chiropractor to see if chiropractic care
would help. The history taken at that time noted that during the child’s birth,
there were complications during his delivery process. The results of this
trauma and complications resulted in a 4-day stay in the neonatal intensive
care unit. The child’s mother reported no other incidence of trauma.
The chiropractic examination and x-rays showed noticeable spinal distortion
including a reversal of the normal neck curve indicative of subluxations.
Chiropractic care was begun and the child’s progress was monitored.
According to his mother, positive changes in her son's general behavior were
noticed around the twelfth visit. By the 27th visit the patient had experienced
considerable improvement.
The child was brought by the mother to the medical doctor for a follow up visit
and questioned the usage of the Ritalin. The medical doctor reviewed and
examined the child and based on that assessment and his clinical
experience, the MD felt that the young boy was no longer exhibiting
symptoms associated with ADHD. He then took the boy off the medications
that he had been taking for 3 years.
The conclusion of the author of the JMPT case study noted, “The patient
experienced significant reduction in symptoms. Additionally, the medical
doctor concluded that the reduction in symptoms was significant enough to
discontinue the medication.”
Article from http://www.chiropracticresearch.org
In the October 2004 issue of the peer-reviewed
research publication, the Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT), comes a
case study of a child with ADHD (Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), who was helped
with chiropractic.
The case was of a 5 year old boy who had been
diagnosed with ADHD at age 2. The child’s pediatrician
prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin), Adderall, and Haldol for the next 3 years.
The combination of drugs was unsuccessful in helping the child.
At age 5 the child was brought to a chiropractor to see if chiropractic care
would help. The history taken at that time noted that during the child’s birth,
there were complications during his delivery process. The results of this
trauma and complications resulted in a 4-day stay in the neonatal intensive
care unit. The child’s mother reported no other incidence of trauma.
The chiropractic examination and x-rays showed noticeable spinal distortion
including a reversal of the normal neck curve indicative of subluxations.
Chiropractic care was begun and the child’s progress was monitored.
According to his mother, positive changes in her son's general behavior were
noticed around the twelfth visit. By the 27th visit the patient had experienced
considerable improvement.
The child was brought by the mother to the medical doctor for a follow up visit
and questioned the usage of the Ritalin. The medical doctor reviewed and
examined the child and based on that assessment and his clinical
experience, the MD felt that the young boy was no longer exhibiting
symptoms associated with ADHD. He then took the boy off the medications
that he had been taking for 3 years.
The conclusion of the author of the JMPT case study noted, “The patient
experienced significant reduction in symptoms. Additionally, the medical
doctor concluded that the reduction in symptoms was significant enough to
discontinue the medication.”
Article from http://www.chiropracticresearch.org
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