Reduction in Symptoms Related to Parkinson's Disease
Concomitant with Subluxation Reduction Following
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

This section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.
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FROM:   J Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research 2011 (Mar 14); 18–21

Jonathan Chung DC, Justin Brown DC

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Objective:   To provide a detailed report on one case of a 67 year-old female with Parkinson’s disease under upper cervical chiropractic care.

Clinical Features:   A 67 year-old female patient presenting to a private practice with an atlas subluxation complex as well as signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that include weakness, tremors, scoliosis and rigidity.

Intervention and Outcomes:   Over a period of 6 months, the patient was seen 19 times and was adjusted 12 times following the NUCCA protocol. Improvements in radiographic measurements, paraspinal thermography, and sEMG were recorded. Patient self-reported improvements in weakness, tremors, rigidity, and overall mobility.

Conclusion:   The upper cervical subluxation may be a contributing factor to the symptomatic expression of Parkinson’s disease. Reduction of the subluxation with specific vectored correction may be a plausible, safe, and effective approach for managing PD. More research is warranted investigating the effects of upper cervical care and Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

KEY WORDS:   Parkinson’s Disease, upper cervical, subluxation, orthogonal, NUCCA, atlas

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