Often you hear complaints from
“authorities” that chiropractic doesn’t have any valid documentation. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Here are many examples.
Blood
Pressure
Yates RG, Lamping, DL, Abram NL, Wright
C: Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety: a
randomized, controlled trial. JMPT 1988; 11(6):484, 21
hypertensive patients. T1-T5 adjustments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
decreased significantly in the adjusted group, but not in the placebo and
control groups.
Vision Problems
Terrett
AGJ, Gorman RF: the eye, the cervical spine, and spinal manipulative therapy: a
review of the literature. Chiropractic Technique 1995; 7(2):43. Gilman G,
Bergstrand J: Visual recovery following chiropractic intervention. Journal of
Behavioral Optometry 1990: 1(3):3. Gorman RF: The treatment of presumptive
optic nerve ischemia by spinal manipulation. JMPT 1995; 18(3): 172. Gorman RF:
Monocular vision loss after closed head trauma: immediate resolution associated
with spinal manipulation. JMPT 1995; 18(5):308.
Ulcers
Pikalov
AA, Kharin VV: Use of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of duodenal
ulcer: a pilot study. JMPT 1994: 17(5):310. 11 ulcer patients received
chiropractic care. They were compared to 24 cases treated medically. The
chiropractic group experienced remission demonstrated endoscopically, and pain
relief an average of 10days earlier than traditional care.
Infantile
Colic
Klougart
N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J: Infantile colic treated by
chiropractors:
a prospective study of 316 cases. JMPT 1989;
12(4):281.
A satisfactory result occurred within two weeks in 94%if cases receiving
chiropractic care.
HIV
Selano
JL,
Nerve
Root Compression
Sharpless,
SK: Susceptibility of Spinal Roots to Compression Block. NINCDS Monograph 15,
DHEW publication (NIH) 76-998, 1975, pages 155-161. A pressure of only 10 mm Hg
produced a significant compression block, the potential falling to 60% of its
initial value in 15 minutes, and to half its initial value in 30 minutes. After
such a small compressive force is removed, nearly complete recovery occurs in
15 to 30 minutes. With higher levels of pressure, we have observed incomplete
recovery after many hours of recording. Konno S, Olmarker K, Byrod G et al:
Intermittent cauda equine compression. Spine 1995; 20(1):1223.
Compression
of the nerve roots of the cauda equina with as little as 10 mm Hg resulted in
decreased action potentials.
Rydevik
BL: The Effects of Compression on the Physiology of Nerve Roots. JMPT January
1992; 15(1), pages 62-66.
Venous
blood flow to spinal roots was blocked with 5-10 mm Hg of pressure. The
resultant retrograde venous stasis due to venous congestion is suggested as a
significant cause of nerve root compression. Impairment of nutrient flow to
spinal nerves is present with similar low pressure.
Dysmenorrhea
Kokjohn
K, Schmid DM, Triano JJ, Brennan PC: The effect of spinal manipulation on pain
and prostoglandin levels in women with primary dysmenorrhea. JMPT 1992;
15(5):279. 45 Subjects. Experimental and “sham” control group.
Conclusion:
SMT may be an effective and safe
nonpharmacological
alternative for relieving the pain and distress of primary dysmenorrhea.
Pain
Hause
M: Pain and the nerve root. Spine 1993: 18(14): 2053. Nerve root compression
can exist without pain. Mechanical changes lead to circulatory changes.
Inflammatogenic agents may cause chemical radiculitis. There may be disturbed
CSF flow. The influence of the sympathetic system may result in synaptic
sensitization of the CNS and peripheral nerves, creating a “vicious cycle.”
Wall
EJ, Massie JB, Kwan MK, Rydevik BL, Myers RR, Garfin SR: Experimental stretch
neuropathy. Changes in nerve conduction tension. J Bone Joint Surg Br January
1992; 74(1), pages 126-129. At 6% strain, the amplitude of the action potential
had decreased by 70% at one hour and returned to normal during the recovery
period. At 12% strain, conduction was completely blocked by one hour, and
showed minimal recovery.
Current
research showing the Positive, Safe, Proven Method to helping get sick people
well. The more specific, the better, at relieving a suffering and sick planet. We
at Absolute Life Chiropractic are committed to delivering the BEST and Highest
Quality care and service possible.
Dr.
Troy Dreiling – Vancouver Mall Chiropractic
www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com
Voted best in County and Voted Best of Clark County by the Colombian Newspaper
readers. Dr. Dreiling is also a member of the Maximized Living Wellness
Advisory Council, which offers services and advice to the Governing bodies of
USA Judo, USA Weightlifting and USA Wrestling.
This
is an excerpt from Dave Jackson work.