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.”
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.