• Steinberg B
• Postlethwaite R
• McIvor C

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / therapy
• Child
• Male
• Open Access Document
• Subluxation
• Torque Release Technique

Abstract: Objective/Clinical Features A 12-year-old male presented for chiropractic care with the primary concerns of ADHD, a mood disorder, and growing pains in his legs that had started a month prior. The patient had stopped taking Methylphenidate ER 30mg two weeks prior to presenting. Nerve function tests were performed (including paraspinal thermography, surface EMG and heart rate variability analysis). A prone leg check revealed a short right leg of one half an inch. The right C1 was taut and tender, and the patient was positive for right cervical syndrome. Cervical spine x-rays were performed (including AP, lateral and AP open mouth). Relevant EMG and thermography findings included significant mid spine hypotonicity and significant imbalance in neural regulation confirming dysautonomia.

Intervention/Outcomes The patient was seen twice a week for twelve weeks. During this time, Torque Release Technique (TRT) and analysis was used. After the 12 weeks, the patient was reassessed. The parents reported a decrease in leg pain, and a complete resolution of allergies and strep infection. The patient was less confrontational and generally has a more positive demeanor. The mid spine hypotonicity was returning to normal and there was a significant change seen in the thoraco-lumbar junction.

Conclusion Chiropractic care for the reduction of vertebral subluxations may result in an improvement in physical resilience and the severity of ADHD related symptomatology. Further research is required.

Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - Torque Release Technique - ADHD Resilience. 

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