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Applied kinesiology methods for a 10-year-old child with headaches, neck pain, asthma, and reading disabilities
Scott Cuthbert1, Anthony Rosner
1Chiropractor, Chiropractic Health Center, PC, Pueblo, CO.
Insights
Chiropractic care, guided by applied kinesiology, improved a 10-year-old boy's reading, reduced chronic pain, and resolved asthma symptoms. This intervention addressed musculoskeletal dysfunction, enhancing academic performance and overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic care
- Applied Kinesiology
- Pediatric Case Report
Background:
- A 10-year-old boy presented with developmental delay syndromes, asthma, and chronic neck and head pain.
- He experienced significant reading difficulties, including eye strain, poor memory, and challenges with text tracking.
- Asthma symptoms persisted despite medication, particularly during exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the chiropractic care provided to a pediatric patient with complex health issues.
- To outline the muscular imbalances identified through manual muscle testing.
- To correlate chiropractic interventions with patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Chiropractic treatment utilizing applied kinesiology for evaluation and intervention.
- Spinal and cranial manipulation techniques were employed.
- Manual muscle testing guided the selection of specific treatments.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in reading ability within 3 weeks (5 treatments).
- Resolution of chronic head and neck pain.
- Reduction in respiratory distress and exercise-induced asthma symptoms.
- Patient remained symptom-free for 2 years.
Conclusions:
- Chiropractic care effectively addressed the patient's musculoskeletal dysfunction and associated pain.
- Interventions contributed to improved academic performance and resolution of chronic symptoms.
- Applied kinesiology-guided chiropractic care shows promise in managing complex pediatric cases.
Objective:
The purpose of this case report is to describe the chiropractic care of a 10-year-old boy who presented with developmental delay syndromes, asthma, and chronic neck and head pain and to present an overview of his muscular imbalances during manual muscle testing evaluation that guided the interventions offered to this child.
Clinical Features:
The child was a poor reader, suffered eye strain while reading, had poor memory for classroom material, and was unable to move easily from one line of text to another during reading. He was using 4 medications for the asthma but was still symptomatic during exercise.
Intervention And Outcome:
Chiropractic care, using applied kinesiology, guided evaluation, and treatment. Following spinal and cranial treatment, the patient showed improvement in his reading ability, head and neck pain, and respiratory distress. His ability to read improved (in 3 weeks, after 5 treatments), performing at his own grade level. He has remained symptom free for 2 years.
Conclusion:
The care provided to this patient seemed to help resolve his chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain and improve his academic performance.
