“Numerous case studies and some clinical studies are revealing that there is a relationship between abnormalities in the spine, the nervous system and the various health challenges that infants experience, especially following birth trauma” stated Dr. Matthew McCoy, a chiropractor, public health researcher and editor of the journal that published the study.
McCoy added “In the case report presented, the infant was suffering from a brachial plexus injury that resolved under chiropractic care because of the nature of the nervous system and its relationship to the spine.” According to researchers the nervous system controls and coordinates all functions of the body and structural shifts in the spine can occur that obstruct the nerves and interfere with their function. By removing the structural shifts, chiropractic improves nerve supply and function.
The infant reported on in the study was a 14-day-old male suffering from a birth injury to the nerves that supply the shoulder, arm, and hand. He experienced a total loss of function in his right arm after a Caesarean delivery. The delivery was difficult and involved “a lot of tugging.” Although the medical staff acknowledged the injury, nothing was done because imaging did not confirm any issues.
The chiropractor examined the infant and found a lack of motion and strength in the right arm, in addition to a structural shift in his neck. A structural shift can lead to obstruction of the nerves and it is this obstruction, called vertebral subluxations, that chiropractors correct.
After a few chiropractic adjustments, the infant regained full function and improved muscle tone in his arm.
The study’s author called for additional research to investigate the clinical implications of chiropractic in infants after birth traumaContact Information:
Matthew McCoy DC, MPH
Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic
http://www.chiropracticpediatricresearch.com
support@vertebralsubluxationresearch.com
