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Epilepsy Research
CASE STUDY
Seizure, Ataxia, Fatigue, Strabismus and Migraine Resolved by Precise Realignment of the First Cervical Vertebra: A Case Report
Roy Sweat DC, BCAO Bio & Tyson Pottenger DC Bio
Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ Issue 1 ~ March 12, 2012 ~ Pages 20-26
Abstract
Objective: To analyze a case which appears to support chiropractic success in treating neurovascular symptoms through adjustment of the first cervical vertebrae.
Clinical Features: The patient was a 75 year old female presenting with gait ataxia, strabismus, fatigue, blood pressure fluctuations, seizures of two weeks duration, and history of concussion with similar symptoms. Previous medical diagnosis and care had been unrewarding.
Intervention and Outcomes: The patient presented to an Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic clinic where she was examined and her atlas vertebra adjusted per the SCALE method. The patient’s symptoms were quickly and painlessly reduced and/or resolved.
Conclusion: Results suggest that Atlas Orthogonal care may be responsible for the reduction and elimination of neurological symptoms in this patient. Removal of intracranial insufficiency due to chronic compression of the vertebral artery by misalignment of the first cervical vertebra is a possible explanation for the mechanism of management success. These results suggest that chiropractic care, specifically adjustment of the atlas vertebrae, may be a useful treatment for conditions with neurovascular symptomatology.
Key Words: seizure, ataxia, fatigue, migraine, vertebral artery, chiropractic, atlas orthogonal, subluxation, manipulation, adjustment
CASE STUDY
Resolution of Post-Concussion Seizures Following Atlas Orthogonal Technique
Roy Sweat DC Bio & Trena Adams DC Bio
Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ November 3, 2011 ~ Pages 66-70
Abstract
Objective: To discuss seizure disorders secondary to head trauma and their resolution following reduction of subluxation utilizing Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic technique.
Clinical Features: A 76-year-old female suffering from post concussion seizures for a ten year duration, fluctuating blood pressure, visual disturbances, decreased hearing, wide gait, and an abnormal walking pattern.
Intervention and Outcome: The patient was adjusted following the Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic protocol. Precision adjustments were applied to the atlas using the Atlas Orthogonal percussion instrument. Immediately after the first adjustment the patient experienced a more normal gait and resolution of her altered walking pattern. The patient was managed for a duration of two months and reported a complete recovery from seizures, altered walking pattern, blood pressure stability and improved hearing.
Conclusion: Improvement in seizures and related sequelae followed the introduction of specific chiropractic care to reduce upper cervical subluxation. More research in this area is necessary.
Key Words: Atlas Orthogonal, chiropractic, seizures, vertebral subluxation, hearing loss, gait disturbance, blood pressure, hypertension, vertebral artery, cervical spine
CASE STUDY
Upper Cervical Care in a Nine-Year-Old Female With Occipital Lobe Epilepsy: A Case Study
Susan Hooper PhD, DC Bio & Allison Manis DC Bio
Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ February 3, 2011 ~ Pages 10-17
Abstract
Objective: The reduction of an upper cervical subluxation through chiropractic care in the case of a child with occipital lobe epilepsy is described.
Clinical Features: A nine-year-old girl presented with uncontrollable blinking of the left eye and fainting spells, previously diagnosed by a neurologist as occipital lobe epilepsy.
Intervention and Outcomes: High velocity and light force adjustments (Blair technique) were applied to the first cervical vertebra on three separate occasions. Other low force adjustments (Activator) were administered to various levels of the spinal column where vertebral subluxations existed. The patient’s uncontrolled eye twitching decreased immediately following the first upper cervical adjustment and ceased completely 3 weeks following the final adjustment. The twitching has not resurfaced in approximately 2 years.
Conclusions: This case report demonstrated resolution of signs and symptoms associated with occipital lobe epilepsy in a child following the reduction of an upper cervical subluxation.
Key Words:Upper Cervical; Blair; Occipital Lobe Epilepsy; Epilepsy; Cervical Spine; Chiropractic, Subluxation