by Administrator
29. March 2010 08:57
The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) has published a case study of a 5 year old child suffering from Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Diagnosed at the age of two years, the boy’s doctor recommended methylphenidate (Ritalin), Haldol and Adderall. Despite being taken over the next three years, these drugs could not deal with the child’s problems.
A chiropractor was consulted when the child was five years old. It was noted that there had been complications during the child’s birth, leading to a stay of 4 days in the neonatal intensive care unit. Other than this, the child had not been involved in any traumatic incidence, as reported by his mother.
The chiropractor conducted examination and x-rays to discern visible distortion in the spine. The boy also had subluxations, as indicated by a reversal of the normal neck curve. After these observations, chiropractic treatment was started for the child. His mother reported progress and positive changes in the child’s behavior near the twelfth visit. Remarkable improvements had been noted by the boy’s 27th chiropractic treatment visit.
The mother took the child for a medical follow up to the doctor and enquired whether Ritalin medication was required. On reviewing and examining the boy, the doctor used his experience and clinical knowledge to conclude that the child was no longer suffering from ADHD symptoms. Consequently, he stopped the medications being administered to the boy since three years.
To conclude, the author of the JMPT case study noted that the discontinuation of medicines proves that the patient’s symptoms were significantly reduced. Thus, timely and professional chiropractic therapy can help in controlling hyperactivity.
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