Objective: To assess the outcomes following chiropractic for a female patient suffering from asthma, headaches, insomnia, low back pain, and sinus problems.
Clinical features: The patient was a 45-year-old female who presented to the office with complaints of asthma, headaches, insomnia, low back pain, and sinus problems. At the beginning of treatment, she was on an inhaler (Ventolin) for her symptoms
Intervention and Outcomes: The patient was managed utilizing Torque Release Technique™. After four months of care, the patient reported improvement in her symptoms.
Conclusions: This case report describes chiropractic care in an adult asthmatic. More research is encouraged on the effectiveness of chiropractic care in adults with chronic asthma.
Author keywords: Asthma, chiropractic, respiratory, airways, adult, Torque Release Technique, adjustment, spinal manipulation, vertebral subluxation
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