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Resolution of Chronic Dysphagia in a 73 Year Old Female Receiving Chiropractic Care: A Case Report
 
Chanelle Rhodes, BSc Chiro, M. Bentley, G. Link, P. Fong B Pharm, B Chiro
 

Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ March 19, 2015 ~ Pages 23-25

 

Abstract

Objective: To describe the care of a 73 year old female with a 20 year history of dysphagia which resolved while she was receiving chiropractic care.

 

Clinical Features: A 73 year old female was pain free at the time of presentation but she reported a 20 year history of chronic difficulty in swallowing with a feeling of choking on food. Multiple levels of vertebral subluxations were observed, otherwise her physical examination was unremarkable.

 

Interventions and Outcomes: The patient was initially scheduled for three chiropractic visits per week for a period of four weeks. The patient noted that after her first adjustment visit her chronic dysphagia resolved. A full progress evaluation was performed after 12 visits to determine further clinical changes. Her dysphagia remained in remission and she was now able to eat a normal diet without a feeling of choking on her food.

 

Conclusion: This is the first case study to report complete resolution of chronic dysphagia in an older patient that is temporally associated with the provision of chiropractic care.

Key Words: Dysphagia, swallowing disorder, chiropractic, vertebral subluxation, adjustment, spinal manipulation

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