How Does Chiropractic Care Help Children And Infants?

Many parents take their children to pediatric chiropractors and swear by it, but some parents remain hesitant to bring their children as they question the overall effectiveness of chiropractic. This decision is complicated by social media influencers as some are raving fans sharing videos of their new babies getting adjusted and others sharing their strong negative opinions and fears about pediatric chiropractic. 

Every year, there are over 30 million pediatric chiropractic visits in the U.S., with more than half of those visits focused on wellness – parents seeking to ensure their children grow strong, vibrant, and drug-free. In contrast, the U.S. is home to the most medicated, sickly children in history. With rising numbers of kids on prescription drugs for everything from ADHD to chronic pain. Instead of masking symptoms with drugs that come with a laundry list of side effects, millions of parents are turning to chiropractic care to address the root causes of their children’s health concerns, supporting their bodies’ innate ability to heal without the risks that come with pharmaceuticals – especially off label prescriptions for children.

Some have come to mistakenly believe that chiropractors are “spine doctors” and can only help with symptoms like headaches, neck pain, low back pain, numbness in the hand or feet, and other musculoskeletal issues like sciatica. The primary focus of chiropractic is on the nervous system. The only reason the spine is a factor in their care is due to the fact that when spinal bones get misaligned it creates tension and irritation of the nervous system. This will lead to dysfunction of the body and a decreased ability to adapt to its environment. 

For the parents that may wondering, what exact conditions can pediatric chiropractic care help with, here is some of what has been documented in scientific research:

Ear infections1-32,41,89

Bed wetting33-54

ADHD55-76

Autism77-110

Asthma47,64, 111-138

Allergies37,112,137-142

Colic143-173

Constipation35,38,145,174-202

Infantile reflux110,167,178,169,200,203-214

Anxiety and depression64,109,215-232

Failure to thrive 151,214,233-237

Scoliosis238-265

Torticollis167,266-283

Improved immune system function18,284-315

This is far from an exhaustive list. There are many other condition based research studies that have shown promise with other conditions too. It’s important to know that chiropractors are not attempting to treat any of these conditions. Every positive result of chiropractic care happens due to removing neurological irritation which allows the body to function and heal at its highest potential.316-324 No matter if there is a myriad of symptoms or if the child is symptom free, it’s never too soon to ensure a child’s nervous system is functioning and adapting optimally. 

It’s easier to grow healthy children than to attempt to fix broken adults. 

References

(Ear infections)

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(Bed wetting)

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  2. Cunningham MA, Shtulman I. Resolution of constipation and nocturnal enuresis in a 10-year-old female following adjustment of vertebral subluxations: A case study. J PediatrMatern& Fam Health – Chiropr. 2016 Spring;2016(2): 61-67 
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  5. Herring R, Wright D. Resolution of nocturnal enuresis, constipation, headaches, allergies, and cold hands in a 6-year-old male following chiropractic for vertebral subluxation: case study and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health 2010 Aug; 26-33. 
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(ADHD)

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 (Autism)

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  13. Hoffmann N, Russell D. Improvement in a 3 year old Autistic Child Following Chiropractic Intervention to Reduce Vertebral Subluxation. J Vert Sublux Res.2008 March 24;1-4.
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  17. Lumb K, Feeley K. Improved language development following network spinal analysis in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Heatlh – Chiropr. 2014 (4): 70-75.
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  21. Noriega, A., Chung, J., Brown, J. (2012). Improvement in a 6 year-old Child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Nocturnal Enuresis under Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. J Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. January 30: 1-8. 
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  25. Potisk, T. (2001). A Case Study of a Five Year Old Male with Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder who Improved Remarkable and Quickly with Chiropractic Treatment. Proceedings from the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress, 2001 (May);6: 313. 
  26. Rosen MG, Blum CL. SOT chiropractic care of a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with asperger’s syndrome and related conditions. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health. 2010 Dec 29:267-8. 
  27. Rubin D, Bergo A. Improvement following chiropractic care in a 7-year-old diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder: A case report and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2023 Apri: 27-34. 
  28. Rubin D, Scupham E. Improvement in a 3-year-old bohy with autistic spectrum disorder undergoing chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: A case study and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2013 Feb: 7-13
  29. Scelfo, T. and Chelenyak, P. (2011). Resolution of Autistic Symptoms in a Child Undergoing Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxations: A Case Study. J Ped Mat Fam Health – Chiropractic. 3(4): 106-110. 
  30. Scroggin K. Improvement in posture, balance, and gait in a child with autism spectrum disorder following grostic upper cervical chiropractic care: A case report. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. 2017 sept: 45-58
  31. Singh K, Alcantara J, Holt K. Improvement in a pediatric patient with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) following a trial of chiropractic care: a case report. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2014; 14(3):1183-1186. 
  32. Stone L, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic headaches, improved sociability, health and physical behavior in a child with autism, ADHD, and obsessive compulsive disorder following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: A case report and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2019 June: 63-70
  33. Stone L, Alcantara J. Improvement in behavior, anxiety, and pain following chiropractic care in a 9-year-old boy with Asperger’s syndrome and anxiety disorder: case report & review of literature. J. matern & fam health. 2019 Apr; 28-35.
  34. Zielinski E, Borkhuis SJ. An epidemiological approach to the effects of subluxation-based chiropractic care on a child with autism, acid reflux, headache, seizures, and vomiting: a case study and review of the literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2013;(3):51-65. 

(Asthma)

  1. Alcantara J, Alcantara J, Alcantara J. The chiropractic care of patients with asthma: a systematic review of the literature to inform clinical practice. Clin chirop. 2012 Mar;15(1): 23-30.
  2. Alcantara J, Van Roo L, Oman R. Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with asthma, allergies, chronic colds & vertebral subluxation. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health. Sum 2009(3):1-7. 
  3. Ali S, Hayek R, Holland R, Mckelvey S,  Boyce K. Effect of chiropractic treatment on the endocrine and immune system in asthmatic patients. Conference proceedings at: 2002 International conference on spinal manipulation. Oct 4-5, 2002; Toronto, Can. 
  4. Balon J, Aker P, Crowther E, Danielson C, Cox P, O’Shaughnessy D et al. A Comparison of Active and Simulated Chiropractic Manipulation as Adjunctive Treatment for Childhood Asthma. N Engl J Med. 1998;339(15):1013-1020. 
  5. Blum C. Role of chiropractic and sacro-occipital technique in asthma treatment. J Chiropr Med. 2002;1(1):16-22. 
  6. Bronfort G, Evans RL, Kubic P, Filkin P. Chronic pediatric asthma and chiropractic spinal manipulation: a prospective clinical series and randomized clinical pilot study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2001 Jul-Aug;24(6):369-77. 
  7. Cuthbert S Rosner A. Applied kinesiology methods for a 10-year-old child with headaches, neck pain, asthma, and reading disabilities. J Chiropr Med. 2010;9(3):138-145. 
  8. Davis H, Byrley A. Correction of subluxation and alleviation of asthma symptoms in a pediatric patient: A case study. J Ped, Maternal, & Family Health. 2012;:69-73. 
  9. Fedorchuk C. Correction of subluxation and reduction of dysponesis in a 7 year-old child suffering from chronic cough and asthma: a case report. J Vert Sublux Res. 2007:1-5. 
  10. Fedorchuk C, Opitz K. Improvement in quality of life and improved cervical curve in an 11-year-old child with asthma following chiropractic intervention: A case study. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health Chiropr. 2014;:37-46. 
  11. Gibbs A. Chiropractic co-management of medically treated asthma. Clin Chiropr. 2005;2005(8):140-144. 
  12. Graham R, Pistolese R. An impairment rating analysis of asthmatic children under chiropractic care. J Vert Sublux Res. 1997(1:4):1-8. 
  13. Jaszewski E, Willard A. Resolution of asthma in a teenager following subluxation-based chiropratic management utilizing the pierce results system: A case study and selective review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Heahtl – Chiropr. 2016(3): 84-91.
  14. Kachinsky B, Kachinsky J. Improvement in a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis tye 1 and asthma: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health Chiropr. 2011; 2001(1): 1-4. 
  15. Kent C. Research on purpose: studies report benefits of chiropractic care for asthma patients. Chiropract J. 1998 Dec;13(3):24. 
  16. Nilsson N, Christiansen B. Prognostic factors in bronchial asthma in chiropractic practice. J Aust Chiro Assoc. 1988;18(1):85-7. 
  17. Pepino V, Ribeiro J, de Oliveira Ribeiro M, de Noronha M, Mezzacappa M, Schivinski C. Manual Therapy for Childhood Respiratory Disease: A Systematic Review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013;36(1):57-65. 
  18. Rectenwald R. Resolution of severe chronic asthma in an infant following upper cervical chiropractic care to reduce subluxation. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health Chiropr. 2014;:27-29. 
  19. Stone-McCoy P. Taylor C. Resolution of asthma and other functional disorders following chiropractic care to reduce verteb ral subluxations in a nine year old male: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2018 Apri: 26-33.
  20. Swift C, Wetterlin K. Improved heatlh outcomes in an asthmatic child following chiropractic care with bio-geometric integration: a case study. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2017(3): 151-156. 
  21. Vallone SA. Chiropractic care of a 5-year-old with chronic asthma and vestibulocerebellar dysfunction as a result of subluxation from birth trauma: A case report. ICA Rev. 2011; 66(1):47-51. 
  22. Whittle-Davis H, Czegus K. Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with asthma a case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health Chiropr. 2011;:77-81. 
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  24. Wozniak J. Loveday J. Improvement following chiropractic in a 45-year-old female suffering from asthma: A case study and review of literature. Ann Vert Sulux Res. 2023 May: 11-19. 
  25. Wozniak , Kim S. Resolution of allergic asthma in a 38-year-old female undergoing chiropractic care for vertebral subluxation: A case study and review of literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2023 Jan: 1-10.  
  26. Zonarich A, Aubin, L. Chiropractic and omega-3 supplementation as alternative management for asthma in a 6-year-old. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health. July 2011(25):73-76. 

(Allergies)

  1. Bronstein D, Clifford C. Improvement in sleep, digestion, behavior, allergies, gait, and dysautonomia in a child with CASK gene mutation undergoing chiropractic care: A case study. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2022 Feb: 8-12. 
  2. Fujimoto T. Resolution of allergic dermatitis in an infant undergoing Toftness technique. J Vert Sublux Res. 2007;2007:1-6. 
  3. Knowles D, Knowles R, Sunakawa K. Improvement in eczema, allergies, insomnia and quality of life in a four year old child following chiropractic: A case report and review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2021 Feb: 5-10.
  4. Korthuis M. Improved allergen-specific IgE levels in an 8-year-old female following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: a case study and selective review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2017(2):82-92.
  5. Ressel Orgi, Rudy R. Vertebral subluxation correlated with somatic, visceral, and immune complaints: an analysis of 650 children under chiropractic care. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2004 Oct: 1-23.
  6. Takeda Y, Arai S, Touichi H. Long term remission and alleviation of symptoms in allergy and chron’s disease patients following spinal adjustments for reduction of vertebral subluxations. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2002 (4): 129-141.

(Colic)

  1. Alcantara J, Alcantara JD, Alcantara J. The Chiropractic Care of Infants with Colic: A Systematic Review of Literature, EXPLOR. J. SCI. HEAL. 2011; 7(3):168-174. 
  2. Batte S. Resolution of colic, constipation and sleep disturbance in an infant following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation. J Pediatr Matern Fam Health – Chiropr. 2010(1):1-5.
  3. Browning M, Miller J. Comparison of the short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation and occipitosacral decompression in the treatment of infantile colic: a single-blinded, randomized, comparison trial. ClinChiropr. 2008. 11:122-129.
  4. Castellucci R. Resolution of colic in an eight week old infant undergoing chiropractic care: A case study. J Pediatr Mattern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2012(4): 109-112.
  5. Colman L, Merced J. Resolution of infantile colic in a three-month-old infant undergoing chiropractic care to reduce subluxation: A case report and selective review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chirorpr. 2016(1):22-27.
  6. Cuhel J, Powell M. Chiropractic management of an infant patient experiencing colic and difficulty breastfeeding: a case report. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 1997. 2(2):150-154.
  7. Davies N, Jamison J. Chiropractic management if irritable baby syndrome. Chiropr J Aust. 2007. 37(1):25-29.
  8. Elster EE. Sixteen infants with acid reflux and colic undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care to correct vertebral subluxation: a retrospective analysis of outcome. J Ped, Matern & Fam Health-Chirop 2009; 2009(1):1-7. 
  9. Esarco J, Alcantara J. Resolution of failure to thrive, GERD and infantile colic in a 3-month-old female following Kale upper cervical chiropractic care: A case report and review of the literature. JUCCR. 2019 July: 42-47.
  10. Guiliani K, Rubin D. Improvements in developmental delay, colic, and GERD in a child undergoing chiropractic care: A case report and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2012(1): 1-2.
  11. Hewitt E. Chiropractic care and the irritable infant. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2004. 6(2):394-397.
  12. Hipperson A. Chiropractic management of infantile colic. Clin Chiropr. 2004. 4:180-186.
  13. Hom S, Shikada K. Resolution of allergic colitis, colic, plagiocephaly, and breastfeeding challenges following chiropractic in and infant with birth trauma: case study. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2021 July: 53-59.
  14. Hughes S, Bolton J. Is chiropractic an effectivevtreatment in infantile colic?. Arch Dis Child.
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  17. Kingston H. Effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for infantile colic. Pediatric Nursing. 19(8):26.
  18. Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J. Infantile colic treated by chiropractors: a prospective study of 316 cases. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. August 1989. 12(4):281-288.
  19. Leach R. Differential compliance instrument in the treatment of infantile colic: a report of two cases. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. January 2002. 25(1):58-62.
  20. Loon M. Colic with projectile vomiting: a case study. JClin Chiropr Pediatr. 1998. 3(1):207-210.
  21. Miller J, Phillips H. Long Term Effects of Infant Colic: AvSurvey Comparison of Chiropractic Treatment and Non-Treatment Groups. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Oct;32(8):635-653.
  22. Miller J. Cry babies: a framework for chiropractic care. Clin Chiropr. 2007. 10:139-146.
  23. Nilsson N. Infantile colic and chiropractic. Eur J Chiropr. December 1985. 33:264-265.
  24. Olafsdottir E, Forshei S, Markestad T. Randomised controlled trial of infantile colic treated with chiropractic spinal manipulation. Arch Dis Child 2001;84:138-141.
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(Constipation)

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  2. Alcantara J, Mayer D. The Successful Resolution of Chronic Constipation in Three Pediatric patients Following Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy. European Journal of Integrative Medicine: 2008 November- Volume 1 p 25-26. 
  3. Alcantara J, Mayer D. The successful chiropractic care of pediatric patients with chronic constipation: a case series and selective review of the literature. Clin Chiropr. 2008. 11:138-147.
  4. Babinski K, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic constipation in a child undergoing chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxations: A case report & review of literature. J. pediatr matern & fam health. 2019 Oct; 122-128
  5. Boman C, Allen J. Resolution of Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Chronic Constipation, Sleep Disturbance & Developmental Delays Following Chiropractic in an Infant with Birth Trauma: A Case Report & Selective Review of the Literature. J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health: 2020 July 14 -p18-25. 
  6. Bryant B, Alcantara. Resolution of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease and constipation to reduce vertebral subluxation: A case report and review of the literature. J Pediat Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2019 Nov: 129-133.
  7. Davis J, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic constipation in a 7-year-old male undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care: a case report. J Pediatr, Matern & Fam Health. 2011;2011(4)98-105. 
  8. Davis J, Alcantara J. Resolution of chronic constipation in aneonate following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation with Gonstead technique. J Pediatr, Matern & Fam Health. 2011; 2011(3): 92-97. 
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  11. Eulitt HK, Giannakakis V. Resolution of chronic constipation, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain in an 8-year-old child following chiropractic care: a case study & selective review of the literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res 2014;2014(1):1-7. 
  12. Hewitt E. Chiropractic treatment of a 7-month old with chronic constipation: a case report. Chiropr Tech. August 1993. 5(3):101-103.
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  14. Horkey M. Resolution of chronic constipation and neck pain following chiropractic care in a 6-year-old female. J Pediatr, Matern & Fam Health. 2010 Spr; 2010(2): 51-55. 
  15. Kim I, Hammond Keith, Alcantara J, Holt K. Immediate resolution of constipation in an infant following chiropractic care: a case report & review of the literature. J. Pediatr, Matern & Fam Health. 2012 Jun 7; 2010(2): 61-65. 
  16. Kim I, Hammond K, Alcantara J. Immediate resolution of constiapation in an infant following chiropractic care: A case report and selective review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2012(2):61-65.
  17. Marko S. Case study: the effect of chiropractic care on an infant with problems of constipation. Chiropr Pediatr. Decemeber 1994. 1(3):23-24.
  18. Mercovich A. Resolution of chronic constipation and dysautonomia in a three-year-old female following chiropractic care: A case report and review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2019 Aug:100-104
  19. Miceli J, Alcantara J. Resolution of constipation in an 8-month-old child following adjustment of vertebral subluxation. J Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health: 2016;2016(1):14-17. 
  20. Mills M. Resolution of severe constipation, vomiting and leg pain in a child undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care: a case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health Chiropr. 2013 Fall;2013(4):84-89. 
  21. Mills MA, Alcantara J. Resolution of constipation in children following subluxation-based chiropractic care: a case series & review of the literature. J Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health: 2015; 2015(3):117-120. 
  22. Quist D, Duray S. Resolution of symptoms of chronic constipation in an 8-year old male after chiropractic treatment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2007. 30:65-68.
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  25. Ryan I, Rollette D. Improvement of chronic sinusitis, constipation and pharyngitis in a child following chiropractic care: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2013 Winter;2013(1): 18-23. 
  26. Steinberg B, Doerr A. Resolution of chronic otitis media, constipation and sleep disturbance following adjustment of subluxations in a 2-year-old child: a case study and review of literature. J Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health: 2016;2016(3): 75-79. 
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  29. Wittman R. Chiropractic care of a child with sensory processing disorder, speech delay, constipation, and poor sleep: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2010 Dec: 279-280.

(Reflux)

  1. Alcantara J, Anderson R. Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, fuss-cry- irritability with sleep disorder syndrome and irritable infant syndrome of musculoskeletal origin. JCCA.2008;52(4):248-255.
  2. Biehl ER Gerken D. Resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disorder in an infant with vertebral subluxation: A case report and selective review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2014;2014(2):21-26.
  3. Buchakijan T. Chiropractic care in a 5-month-old female with vomiting, gastro-esophgeal reflux, fussiness, frequent colds, and poor weight gain: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2009 Dec: 205-207.
  4. Egan A, Alantara J. Chiropractic Care of an Infant with acid reflux since birth. J Ped, Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr [Submitted for Publication]). 
  5. Elster E. Sixteen infants with acid reflux and colic undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care to correct vertebral subluxation: A retrospective analysis of outcome. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2009(2):1-7.
  6. Esarco J, Alcantara J. Resolution of laryngopharyngeal reflux in a 9week old infant following kale specific upper cervical care: A case study and review of literature. J. upper cervical chiropr res. 2020 Feb; 1-7.
  7. Gill S, Gill A. Resolution of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder in an infant following chiropractic care: A case study. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2022 Apr: 22-25.
  8. Fedorchuk C, Bernard A. Improvement in gastro esophageal reflux disease following chiropractic care and the ALCAT procedure. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2011 Jun: 44-50.
  9. Ferranti M, Alcantara J, Reilly A. Resolution of GERD in an infant following chiropractic care: A case report and selective review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2016;2016(2):46-49. 
  10. Omari T. Gastroesophageal reflux in infants: can a simple left side positioning strategy help this diagnostic and therapeutic conundrum? Minerva Pediatr. 2008;60(2):193-200. 
  11. Parisi A, Bako S. Resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease, feeding difficulties, and sleep disturbances in an infant following chiropractic: A case report and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2020 Nov: 46-49
  12. Shtulman I, Alcantara J. Resolution of failure to thrive, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infantile colic, and breastfeeding difficulties following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: Case study and review of literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2018 June: 53-56.

(Depression and anxiety)

  1. Alcantara J, Ohm J, Alcantara J. The quality of life of chiropractors using PROMIS: Results from a practice-based research network. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2017; 29:142-146. 
  2. Alcantra J, Whetten A, Ohm J, Alcantar J. The quality of life of children under chiropractic care as measured by PROMIS parent-proxy short term forms. Complement ther clin pract. 2020 May; 39.
  3. Behrendt M, Olsen N. The Impact Of Subluxation Correction On Mental Health: Reduction Of Anxiety In A Female Patient Under Chiropractic Care. J Vert Sublux Res. 2004 Sep 20; 2004:1-10. 
  4. Desaulniers A. Effect of Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care on Quality of Life in Patient With Major Depression. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2008 April 23; 2008:1-7. 
  5. Edwards J, Union A, Alcantara J. Perinatal quality of life and depression risk in pregnant women receiving chiropractic care: A retrospective analysis using EPDS and PROMIS-29. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2025 Jun: 45-57
  6. Genthner G, Friedman H, Studley C. Improvements in depression following reduction of upper cervical vertebral subluxation using orthospinology technique. J of Vert Sublux Resear. 2005 November:1-4. 
  7. Haas A. Resolution of sleep and anxiety disorder following reduction of vertebral subluxations: A case study and review of the literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2022 Nov:101-113.
  8. Kennamer A. Chiropractic Management of a Man with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Hemichorea & Subluxation. J Vert Sublux Res. 2008 Oct 20; 2008:1- 4. 
  9. Kent C. Chiropractic and Mental Health: a Brief Overview. J Philo Prin & Prac -Chiropr. 2013 Oct 24; 2013:1-3. 
  10. Labelle S, Steiner M. Resolution of anxiety, depression, insomnia, scoliosis and cluster headaches, in a patient with opiod addiction undergoing chiropractic care to reduce subluxations: A case study and review of literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2017 Oct: 176-188.
  11. Mahanidis T, Russell D. Improvement in Quality of Life in a Patient with Depression Undergoing Chiropractic Care Using Torque ReleaseTechnique: A Case Study. J Vert Sublux Res.2010 Jan 31;1-6.
  12. Ochsner A, DelVicario J. Resolution of anxiety and depression along with decreased medication usage in a 30-year-old female undergoing chiropractic care: Case report and review of literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2018 Nov: 152-159.
  13. Pauli Y. Quality of Life Improvements and Spontaneous Lifestyle Changes in a Patient Undergoing Subluxation-Centered Chiropractic Care: A Case Study. J Vert Sublux Res. 2006 Oct 11; 2006:1-15. 
  14. Prater-Manor S, Clifton E, York A. Resolution of hypertension in a 60-year-old male following subluxation based chiropractic care: A case study and review of literature. Ann Vert Sulux Res. 2015 Aug: 146-153.
  15. Roth L, Zelman D, Clum L. Upper cervical chiropractic care as a compleme ntary strategy for depression and anxiety: A prospective case series analysis. JUCCR. 2013 Jun: 49-59.
  16. Steinberg B, Clodgo-Gordon K, Russell D. Reduction in Anxiety & Dysautonomia in Five Adult Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Series & Review of the Literature. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. Published online April 6, 2020:50-58. 
  17. Teytelbaum M. Improvement in Symptoms Related to Depression, Anxiety and Pain in a Patient Undergoing Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2011 Aug 29; 2011(3):84-91. 
  18. Williams NH, Hendry M, Lewis R, Russell L, Westmoreland A, Wilkinson C. Psychological response in spinal manipulation (PRISM): A systematic review or psychological outcomes in randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med [Internet]. 2007 Mar 8 [Cited 2016 Feb 2]; 15(4):271-283. 

(Failure to thrive)

  1. Hirshowitz N, Fedorchuk C, Drummond D. Resolution of failure to thrive following birth trauma in a 2-month old undergoing chiropractic care: a case study & review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2020; 2020:1-6. 
  2. Mosley M, Shideler J. Resolution of failure to thrive and kinematic imbalance due to suboccipital strain (KISS) symptomatology in an infant follow chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: A case report. JUCCR. 2021 Nov: 43-46.
  3. Neally R, Alcantara Joel. Resolution of failure to thrive in a 4-month-old infant following adjustment of subluxation: case study & selective review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2015;2015(4):149-153. 
  4. Santos J, Alcantara J. Resolution of failure to thrive in an infant following chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxation: A case report & review of the literature. J. pediatr matern & fam health. 2021 Jan;1-4. J
  5. Swaim R, Gatrost A, Towne K. Failure to thrive. J Chiro 1990; 27(3): 63-65. 

(Scoliosis)

  1. Chen K, Chiu E. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated by spinal manipulation: A case study. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jul;14(6):749-51. 
  2. Chung J, Salmninen B. Reduction in Scoliosis in a 10-Year-Old Female Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report. J Pediatr Mater & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2011 Feb 28; 2011(1):23-30. 
  3. Colby C Addison D. Curve Improvement in a Patient with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Following Chiropractic Care: A Case Report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2012;August 16 2012:online access only p. 77-80. 
  4. Cooper J. Resolution of pediatric thoracolumbar scoliosis using the pierce results system: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – chiropr. 2022 sept: 75-85.
  5. Dovorany B, Morningstar M, Stitzel C, Siddiqui A. Results of chiropractic scoliosis rehabilitation treatment at two years post-skeletal maturity in identical female twins. J Body Mov Ther.2015;19(4):592-6. 
  6. Eriksen K. Correction of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis after primary upper cervical care: a case study. Chiropr Res J 1996;3(3):25-33. 
  7. Fedorchuk C, Wetterlin J, McCoy M. Reduction of subluxation using CBP technique and improvement of childhood idiopathic scoliosis: A series of seven cases. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2010 Dec;220-222.
  8. Fox M, Holder J, Tveitnes E. Reduction of idiopathic scoliosis and musculoskeletal complaints and improved state of well-being in a 21-year-old following chiropractic: A case study and review of the literature. Ann Vert Sublux Res. 2018 Jan:12-22.
  9. Harden J, Jaszewski E, Galgano J. Additional reduction and maintenance of scoliotic and sub-scoliotic curvatures: A follow-up study on children with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing subluxation correction with Pierce results systems. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2017(1);16-23.
  10. Jasweski E, Sorbara A. Improvement in a Child with Scoliosis, Migraines, Attention Deficit Disorder and Vertebral Subluxations Utilizing the Pierce Chiropractic Technique. J Pediatr Mater & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2010 Mar 30; 2010 (1):30-34.
  11. Jones D. Reduction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Following Chiropractic Care: A Case Study. J Pediatr Mater & Fam Health -Chiropr. 2013 Spring; 2013(2):28-33. 
  12. Khan KB, Dickholtz Sr. M. Improvement in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in a patient undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care a case report. JPMFH 2010 Sept;4:136-142. 
  13. Khauv KBK, Dickholtz MD. Improvement in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in a patient undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care: A case report. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr.2010 Fall;2010(4). 
  14. Lantz CA, Chen J. Effect of Chiropractic Intervention on Small Scoliotic Curves in Younger Subjects: A Time-Series Cohort Design. J Manip Physiol Ther. 2001 July/Aug; 24(6):385-393. 
  15. Morningstar M. Four-year follow-up of a patient undergoing chiropractic rehabilitation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPMFH 2011 May;2:54-58. 
  16. Morningstar M. Integrative treatment using chiropractic and conventional techniques for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Outcomes in four patients. J Vert Sublux Res 2007 Jul;9:1-7. 
  17. Morningstar M. The journal of scoliosis rehabilitation: A journal advancing the comprehensive principles of non-surgical scoliosis prevention, management, and treatment. JSR. 2012 Jun.
  18. Morningstar MW, Joy T. Scoliosis treatment using spinal manipulation and the Pettibon Weighting System: a summary of 3 atypical presentations. Chiropr & Osteopat [Internet]. 2006 Jan 1; 14(1):1-12. 
  19. Nektalov B. Improvement in a patient with scoliosis undergoing chiropractic care: a case study. JPMFH 2012 Mar;1:31-37. 
  20. Ray K, Knowles D, Knowles R. Reduction of a lumbar scoliosis and improved cervical curve in a geriatric patient following Network Spinal Analysis™ care: A case study. Ann Vert Sublux Res:Spr2013(2013:2). 
  21. Rosen M, Blum C. Case management of a 2 ½-year-old female with a 35 degree scoliosis and two hemivertebra: Outcome of adjusting protocols showing a positive response to chiropractic care. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2010 Dec; 262-264. 
  22. Rowe, D. Chiropractic manipulation in Adolescent Idopathic Scoliosis: a pilot study. Chiropr & Osteopat. 2006 Aug 21;14:15. 
  23.  Salminen B, Smith Z. Reduction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and improved cervical curve in a 12-year-old female undergoing orthogonal upper cervical chiropractic care: A case report and review of literature. JUCCR. 2020 Sept:50-57.
  24. Sy N, Bettany-Saltikov J, Moramarco M. Evidence for conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis -update 2015(mini-review). Curr Pediatr Rev. 2016;12(1):6-11. 
  25. Tokar C, Moore R. Reduction of scoliosis in a 7-year-old male following chiropractic care: A case study and selective review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2017(2);65-73.
  26. Wendland-Colby C, Addison DL. Curve improvement in a patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis following chiropractic care: a case report. JPMFH 2012 Aug;3:77-80. 
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(Torticollis)

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  2. Alcantara JA, Fleuchaus SF, Oman REO. Resolution of Torticollis, Neck Pain and Vertebral Subluxation in a Pediatric Patient . J Ped Matern Fam Health –Chiropr 2009 FAL; 2009(4):1-9.
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(Immune Function)

  1. Allen JM. The Effects of Chiropractic on the Immune System: A Review of the Literature. Chiropr J Aust 1993;23(4):132-5.
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  3. Boone et al. Physical, physiological, and immune status changes, coupled with self-perceptions of health and quality of life, in subjects receiving chiropractic care: a pilot study. J Vert Sublux Res. July 2006:1-6 
  4. Boone W, Oswald P, Holt K, Beck R, Singh K, Ashton A: Long term assessment of blood indices and immune panel profiling of subjects receiving chiropractic care: a pilot study. J Vert Sublux Res. 2006, 1-11. 
  5. Boone W, Oswald P, Holt K, Beck R, Singh K, Ashton A: Physical, physiological, and immune status changes, coupled with self-perceptions of health and quality of life, in subjects receiving chiropractic care: a pilot study. J Vert Sublux Res. 2006, 1-6. 
  6. Brennan PC, Kokjohn K, Kaltinger CJ, Lohr GE, Glendening C, Hondras MA, et al. Enhanced Phagocytic Cell Respiratory Burst Induced by Spinal Manipulation: Potential Role of Substance P. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1991;14(7):399-408.
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  10. Cohn A: Chiropractic and the neuroimmune connection. J Vert Sublux Res. 2008, 1-5. 
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  13. Cuthbert SC, Rosner AL: Applied kinesiology management of candidiasis and chronic ear infections: a case history. J Pediatr Matern Fam Health. 2010, 122:9. 
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  15. Deignan D, DaCampo T. Resolution of immunodeficiency in a child undergoing chiropractic care for the management of vertebral subluxations: A case study and review of the literature. J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health – Chiropr. 2018 Jul:68-76
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  17. Fedorchuk C, Lightstone DF, McCoy M, Harrison DE: Increased telomere length and improvements in dysautonomia, quality of life, and neck and back pain following correction of sagittal cervical alignment using Chiropractic BioPhysics® technique: a case study. J Mol Genet Med. 2017, 11:1000269. 
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(Chiropractic)

  1. Alcantara J, Ohm J, Alcantara J. Comparison of pediatric self reports and parent proxy reports utilizing PROMIS: Results from a chiropractic practice-based research network. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2017;29:48-52. 
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