Category: Allergy Allergies

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on April 18, 2022, documenting the successful resolution under chiropractic of a small boy who was suffering with eczema, ear infections and balance problems.

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, “Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that affects an estimated 30 percent of the U.S. population, mostly children and adolescents. It is a chronic disease characterized by dry, itchy skin that can weep clear fluid when scratched. People with eczema also may be particularly susceptible to bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections.”

The authors of this study suggest that eczema may be the result of an over-protection from microbes causing a weakness in a child’s immune response. “Exposure to microbes at a young age primes future immunological response, therefore restricting exposure to infectious disease may skew the child’s adaptive immune response.” They also note that food can play a role in the condition as well as being overly clean, thus not allowing normal immune development. Because of the unsightly look of the skin, children with eczema have a significantly higher chance of developing behavioral issues.

In this case, a 28-month-old boy was brought to the chiropractor by his mother. The boy had been suffering with eczema since around his first birthday. Additionally, the boy was suffering with ear infections, and he had balance issues. The boy’s mother reported that her son’s eczema was the most severe behind the left knee, and occasionally at his elbows. She noted that the itching would be so severe that her son would scratch himself enough to break the skin.

An age and size appropriate chiropractic examination was performed, and it was determined that vertebral subluxations were present in the boy’s spine. With this information, specific chiropractic adjustments were started on a regular basis to address the subluxations.

At the three-month point in care, a follow-up evaluation was done which included giving the boy’s mother a questionnaire concerning her son’s health. The mother reported that her son’s eczema was gone, that he had not had any ear infections since beginning the chiropractic care, and additionally, his balance was 60% improved. At both the 6-month and 12-month re-evaluation, the boy had not had any relapses of his eczema, even though this condition usually has frequent relapses.

In their conclusion, the authors wrote, “This study details relief of symptomatology associated with eczema, ear infections and balance in a child under chiropractic care.” This case study shows improvement in eczema in a two-year-old boy undergoing subluxation-based chiropractic adjustments. With the increasing prevalence of eczema in the United States and ‘control not cure’ approach that is the standard of care for eczema, there is a need for chiropractic care in children with eczema.”

The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published the results of a case study on May 10, 2021, documenting the case of a patient suffering from Meniere’s disease who regained hearing and had a resolution of dizziness with chiropractic care.

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. Ménière’s disease usually affects only one ear.”

NIH continued, “Ménière’s disease can develop at any age, but it is more likely to happen to adults between 40 and 60 years of age. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 615,000 individuals in the United States are currently diagnosed with Ménière’s disease and that 45,500 cases are newly diagnosed each year.”

In this case, a 51-year-old woman sought chiropractic care for help with her Ménière’s disease with severe vertigo. Her history involved multiple instances of trauma and injury. At age 7, she had a bicycle injury where she flipped over the handlebars and landed on her face. She was involved in several car accidents and fell off a treadmill hitting her head on a concrete wall. She later developed ringing in her ears followed by intermittent hearing loss in both ears, sometimes going completely deaf.

In addition to her hearing issues, the woman also suffered from occasional migraines, allergy related sinus headaches, neck pain and stiffness, mid and lower back pain, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, and restless leg syndrome. She had been an active mother of three grown children, but her conditions had worsened to the point where she was currently on disability.

The woman underwent surgery in her upper spine as it was medically thought that a deformation of her upper spine was the cause of her issues. Although she did receive some relief, the surgical solution only gave her about six months of help before most of her issues returned. After this, she decided to try chiropractic.

A chiropractic examination was performed along with specific spinal x-rays, spinal thermography and relative leg length analysis. Specific forms of chiropractic adjustments were given to address the subluxations that were determined to be present.

This study reports that after the first adjustment, the patient no longer suffered with vertigo and was improved on every level. Her hearing was restored and the ringing in her ears had resolved to where she only had an occasional humming sound.

The author of this study concluded by summing up this case. “51-year-old woman suffering from Meniere’s Disease and post failed craniectomy experienced positive health outcomes following chiropractic care.”