Resolution of Lower Limb Neuropathy and Improved Physical Functioning in an 18-Year-Old Male Cricketer Receiving Chiropractic Care: A Case Report

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Resolution of Lower Limb Neuropathy and Improved Physical Functioning in an 18-Year-Old Male Cricketer Receiving Chiropractic Care: A Case Report

An 18-year-old male sought care for a 2-year history of low back, leg and foot pain, and associated neuropathy. Previous management included 13 months of physical therapy, with progressively worsening symptoms. Postural alterations, reduction in cervical and lumbar ranges of motion (ROM), altered thermographic and surface electromyographich (sEMG) studies, and decreased left great toe dorsiflexion strength were found in conjunction with vertebral subluxation throughout the spine

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Improvement in Heart Rate Variability in 46 Patients Undergoing Chiropractic with Network Spinal Analysis: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes

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Improvement in Heart Rate Variability in 46 Patients Undergoing Chiropractic with Network Spinal Analysis: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes

Objective: The objective of this retrospective analysis is to examine if chiropractic care utilizing Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) has a positive effect on heart rate variability (HRV) as an objective measure for autonomic nervous system function. 

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Improvement in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Network Spinal Analysis Care: A Case Study & Review of Literature

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Improvement in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Network Spinal Analysis Care: A Case Study & Review of Literature

This case study focuses on a 35-year-old male who presented to the office with complaints of post-deployment Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms that interfered with his ability to function on a daily basis. 

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Reorganization of the Cervical Curve & Improved Quality of Life Following Network Spinal Analysis Care: A Case Study

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Reorganization of the Cervical Curve & Improved Quality of Life Following Network Spinal Analysis Care: A Case Study

Objective: The objective of this study is to report on the reorganization of the cervical curve in a patient undergoing Network Spinal Analysis chiropractic care.

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11th International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) Sherman College of Chiropractic Spartanburg, SC October 16-19, 2014

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The International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), is a peer-reviewed conference on vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic sponsored by Sherman College of Chiropractic.

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The Seasons of Wellbeing as an Evolutionary Map for Transpersonal Medicine

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The four Seasons of Wellbeing (Discover, Transform, Awaken, and Integrate) refer to distinct rhythms, periods, and factors that influence the accessibility of an individual’s resources during the journey of life. Each season is explicitly and implicitly related to an individual’s experience, focus, and capacity for self-organizational states.

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Reduction of a Lumbar Scoliosis & Improved Cervical Curve in a Geriatric Patient Following Network Spinal Analysis™ Care: A Case Study

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This case describes the reduction of a lumbar scoliosis and improvement in the cervical curve in a 75 year old male patient under Network Spinal Analysis™ (NSA) care. Possible mechanisms for structural change through a low-force, tonal chiropractic adjustment technique are discussed

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Five Keys to Real Transformation in Health Care

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Five Keys to Real Transformation in Health Care

Transformation in health care requires a deeply holistic approach. Natural leaders of such a transformation are the complementary and alternative medicine practitioners who already share a vision of wellness, prevention, and optimal human function.

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A Single-Participant Qualitative Case Study: Holism, Healing, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis—Reflections of a Long-Term Survivor

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A Single-Participant Qualitative Case Study: Holism, Healing, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis—Reflections of a Long-Term Survivor

The author, a 28-year survivor of hemodialysis treatments, tells a story of his longevity through some of the precepts of holism. These include emphasizing individual growth and change, healing the whole person, and the role that individuals play in self-healing.

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