Chiropractic Therapy For Erb’s Palsy

According to the Clinical Chiropractic Journal, 2008, patients with different pediatric conditions have been treated through the use of chiropractic therapy. It has also been successfully used for gaining respite from Erb’s Palsy, as indicated by the following case report.

An eight year girl was diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy. Her right arm had the deformity known as ‘waiter’s tip’. In spite of long term medical care, the patient continued to suffer from restricted motion range in the right upper extremity in the related joints. Also the muscles were not flexible as they should normally be. These problems led to negative effects on her interpersonal relations with school mates as well as other people.

When the patient was referred for chiropractic therapy, she was still suffering from the severe symptoms of Erb’s Palsy. During the initial visits, site-specific care was provided to her. In addition, girl received low amplitude, high velocity chiropractic adjustments to vertebral and extra vertebral subluxations. Also, the right upper extremity was cared for with myofascial release.

After three months of chiropractic care, the patient experienced better bilateral symmetry and muscle toning. Following these improvements, she was able to normalize activities and participate in sporting events as well, such as rock climbing. Such positive results indicated the success of chiropractic therapy in treating patients with obstetric palsy.

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