References & Case Studies

Asthma

Amalu, WC. Chiropractic Management of 47 Asthma Cases. Today’s Chiropr, 2000; 29(6): 94-101.

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Canning BJ, Fischer A. Neural regulation of airway smooth muscle tone. Respir Physiol. 2001 Mar; 125(1-2):113-27.

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Kashalikar SJ. A common denominator in the pathogenesis of asthma. Med Hypotheses. 1988 Dec; 27(4):255-9.

Kessinger R. Changes in Pulmonary Function Associated with Upper Cervical Specific Chriopractic Care. J Vertebral Subluxation Research, 1997; 1(3):43-49.

Mazzone SB, Canning BJ. Central nervous system control of the airways: pharmacological implications. Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2002 Jun; 2(3):220-8.

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Palmer, B.J.: Subluxation Specific, Adjustment Specific, Vol. XVIII. 1991 (reprint).

Tierney, L.M., et al.: Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2005, 44th Edition. New York, NY, Lange Medical Books, McGraw-Hill, 2005.

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Carpal Tunnel

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Upper Cervical Care for Children

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Herman, Charmaine. (2016). Resolution of Low Back Pain in an 8-year-old Following Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research.

Chung, Johnathan; Salminen, Bryan. (2011). Reduction in Scoliosis in a 10 Year-Old Female Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health.

Goodman, Robert J.; Mosby Jr., John S. Cessation of a Seizure Disorder. Upper Cervical Monograph.

Bagnaro, Nick. (2014). Improvement in Subjective, Academic and TOVA Measures in a Child with ADHD Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Management. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research.

Chung, Johnathan. (2015). Improvement in Post-Concussion Symptoms in a 16-Year-Old Female Under Cervical Chiropractic Care – A Case Report. A. Vertebral Subluxation Research.

Concussions

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Depression

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Quigley, WH. An analysis of 350 emotionally maladjusted individuals under chiropractic care. In Schwartz, H.S. (Ed.), Mental health and chiropractic. New York: Sessions Publishers, 1973: 175-191

Quigley, WH. Case histories of mental illness under chiropractic care. Davenport, Iowa: Clear View Sanitarium, 1968

Quigley, WH. Pioneering mental health: Institutional psychiatric care in chiropractic. Chiropractic History 1983; 3(1): 69-73

Burd D, Hoiriis K, Owens E. Changes in general health status during upper cervical chiropractic care. Aukland, NZ: Proceedings of the world federation of chiropractic, 5th Biennial Congress, 1999

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Goodman R. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and the Atlas Subluxation Complex. Upper Cervical Monograph 1994; 5(4): 17-18

Aguilar AL, Grostic JD, Pfleger B. Chiropractic care and behavior in autistic children. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 2000; 5(1):293-304.

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Diabetes

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Webster SK, Dickholtz M, et al. Acute Effect of NUCCA Cervical Adjustment on Patients with Diabetes Type II. 17th Annual Upper Cervical Spine Conference, Life University, Marietta, GA, Feb. 3-4, 2001, Chiropractic Research Journal, 2000; 7 [2]:81.

Digestive Disorders

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Knowles CH, Scott SM, Lunniss PJ. Slow transit constipation: a disorder of pelvic autonomic nerves? Dig Dis Sci 2001 Feb; 46(2): 389-401.

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Ear Infections

American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians. Question and Answers on Acute Otitis Media. 2005.

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Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders

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Fibromyalgia

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Freeman R. et al. Does CFS Involve the Autonomic Nervous System? American Journal of Medicine. 102: 357-364, 1997.

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High Blood Pressure

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Strauss, J.: Chiropractic Philosophy

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Low Back Pain

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Migraine Headaches

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Vertigo & Meniere’s Disease

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Wellness Care

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