Newsletter Articles
July 2025

• Meniere's Disease Helped by Chiropractic – a Case Study
• Symptoms of Long Covid and Sleep Apnea Helped by Chiropractic
• Resolution of Headaches, Improvement in Energy and Mental Clarity with Chiropractic
• Breech Pregnancy Helped at 37 Weeks with Chiropractic Care

Meniere's Disease Helped by Chiropractic – a Case Study

The Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study on July 1, 2025, documenting the improvement in dizziness and hearing loss under chiropractic care of a patient with Meniere's Disease. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, "Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear."

The authors of this study note that "Meniere's Disease is a rare and chronic inner ear disorder marked by recurrent episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, or feelings of fullness in the ear. During attacks of Meniere's Disease, balance may be compromised, headaches may occur, and nausea and vomiting may accompany the attacks."

The study points out that medical care for Meniere's disease is geared toward the treatment of symptoms and usually involves a pharmacological approach. In some cases, dietary changes are made as well as trigger avoidance and stress management.

In this case, a 29-year-old man sought chiropractic care for help with episodes of dizziness and hearing loss. The man had been suffering with these episodes for the past two years. He had been previously diagnosed by an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT), with Meniere's disease. The man reported that the episodes of dizziness had decreased but the hearing loss was getting worse, and he was experiencing a fullness and ringing sound in his left ear. After a recent plane flight, his hearing loss got more severe, and he was prescribed hearing aids.

The man's hearing issues were having a profound impact on his daily life. The study records that he was "…experiencing difficulties with reading, concentrating, travelling, being in loud or public places, going outside, engaging in hobbies and sports, and even struggling with meeting family, talking to friends, working, sleeping or studying."

A chiropractic examination including nerve scans and spinal x-rays revealed the presence of multiple vertebral subluxations. With these findings, a course of specific chiropractic adjustments was started at the rate of three visits per week.

On the tenth chiropractic visit, the man reported that he was no longer wearing his hearing aids. He noted that the hearing in his left ear had returned. On visit 12, the man reported that he was experiencing a significant reduction in spinning spells and dizziness.

On the man's 24th chiropractic visit, he reported that he was in a better mood and felt a reduction in his anxiety. The man's ENT doctor confirmed that his hearing had improved and was now within normal limits. Because of his improvements in all his issues, he was able to return to normal social interactions and daily activities, thus dramatically improving his overall quality of life.

In the conclusion of the study, the authors wrote, "Chiropractic care may impact hearing loss and dizziness related to Meniere's disease, and provide a conservative, non-pharmaceutical intervention that can move towards remission of symptoms."

Symptoms of Long Covid and Sleep Apnea Helped by Chiropractic

On July 1, 2025, the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study documenting the improvement of a patient under chiropractic care who was suffering with a number of Long Covid symptoms including obstructive sleep apnea. The American Lung Association describes this condition by saying "Sleep apnea is a common disorder that interrupts sleep due to upper airways that repeatedly collapse when throat muscles relax during sleep, blocking the flow of air. Common signs of sleep apnea include snoring and choking or gasping while asleep."

On the CDC website it states, "Long COVID is defined as a chronic condition that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months. Long COVID includes a wide range of symptoms or conditions that may improve, worsen, or be ongoing."

In this case, a 64-year-old man went to the chiropractor seeking help for his health issues. He reported that two years before his chiropractic visit, he suffered with an acute COVID-19 infection. At that time, the man was treated medically with antibody infusions. Since his COVID infection, he also reported a recurrence of atrial fibrillation, a problem he had several years earlier.

Since his COVID, the man was also suffering with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and was medically placed on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Additionally, since his COVID, the man reported that he was not able to sleep more than three or four hours per night and was extremely sensitive to cold temperatures. The man stated that previously he was playing tennis 2-4 times per week but was now unable to play at all for the past several months prior to seeking chiropractic.

A thorough chiropractic examination determined that subluxations were present. The examination also revealed that the man had an elevated blood pressure. With these findings, specific forms of chiropractic adjustments were started at the rate of two visits per week.

By the third chiropractic visit, the study records that the man's sleep apnea had improved to where he was now getting as much as 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night. Additionally, the man's blood pressure had significantly lowered. He also noted that he had more energy, was much less fatigued, and his sensitivity to cold temperatures had returned to a normal level like before his COVID-19 infection.

One of the most revealing aspects of the man's improvement under chiropractic was that after several chiropractic visits, he was able to once again resume playing tennis as he normally did prior to his bout with COVID-19.

Resolution of Headaches, Improvement in Energy and Mental Clarity with Chiropractic

In the third quarter issue of the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published on July 1, 2025, are the results of a case study showing chiropractic helping a patient with chronic headaches as well as producing improvements in energy and mental clarity.

The authors of this study begin by stating, "It has been well established in the literature that Chiropractic is indicated as an effective care modality for headache sufferers. It has also been well established that forward head posture (thoracic kyphosis) contributes to headaches." They also note that "While postural concerns have long been a focus of Chiropractors across the broad spectrum of techniques and practices, the neurological changes that occur when posture is compromised, and the impacts they may have not only on pain but on cognition and performance are yet to be explored." This study not only reports on the results with headaches, but also the positive effect chiropractic can have on mental functions.

In this case, a 30-year-old man who was suffering with headaches presented himself for chiropractic care. The man was an IT professional, which meant he spent a large amount of time in front of a computer screen. He reported that he had been suffering from intermittent headaches for approximately one year and they were getting worse.

The man reported that his headaches were worse in the morning or after he exercised. This was an issue for him as he was fairly active and had been a long-distance runner for years. He described the headaches as a dull and tight band around his head that he rated as 7 out of 10, with 10 being the worst possible pain. He also reported that his headaches were accompanied by blurred vision and an increased sensitivity to light. Additionally, the man also suffered from neck pain and poor posture.

A chiropractic examination including x-rays was performed and it was determined that subluxations were present. With this finding, a course of specific chiropractic care was started at the rate of three visits per week. In addition to the chiropractic, advice was given to the man on improvement in workstation ergonomics and correct pillow height while sleeping. He was advised not to change his exercise or workout routine to make it easier to determine if any changes were due to receiving chiropractic care. No additional exercises or recommendations were given.

A review was performed during the fourth week of chiropractic care. The review showed that the man's head and shoulder posture had improved. He reported that he was experiencing approximately a 90% improvement in the frequency of his headaches. He also noted that his energy levels had improved and that his mind felt "clearer and less fuzzy." He stated that he was sleeping better, and his overall well-being had improved.

A ten-week review continued to show measurable improved posture. The man reported that he was now 100% free of headaches. He said that the quality of his exercise and long-distance running had improved. He stated that for him, chiropractic care was life-changing and all conditions that he had sought chiropractic care for had improved.

Breech Pregnancy Helped at 37 Weeks with Chiropractic Care

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic published the results of a case study on June 30, 2025, documenting the resolution of transverse lie breech pregnancy through chiropractic of a woman who was 37 weeks into her pregnancy. A transverse lie breech pregnancy is when the baby is in a sideways position. On or after the 30th week of pregnancy, babies are expected to be head-down.

The study authors begin by noting that "Similar to the general population, pregnant women present regularly to chiropractors to address musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions." They also point out that many pregnant women seek chiropractic care for conditions other than musculoskeletal pain. A growing number of women are seeking chiropractic for breech issues related to their pregnancy.

In this case, a woman who was into her 37th week of her second pregnancy, went to the chiropractor. The woman reported that her midwife had determined that the baby was in a transverse lie position. The woman was also suffering with chronic lower back and hip pain.

The woman had received successful chiropractic care during her first pregnancy and after an automobile accident about one year prior to this current pregnancy. The woman and her midwife had unsuccessfully tried to resolve the breech pregnancy through specific exercises and external force, known as external cephalic version or EVC.

After a chiropractic examination, the woman received chiropractic care utilizing the Webster Technique. This technique is a specific chiropractic procedure designed to decrease intrauterine constraint. The result is often that the baby can then turn after the non-invasive procedure is performed.

After the chiropractic care and an additional midwife EVC procedure, the baby moved to a vertex lie position. There were no adverse reactions from these procedures. As a result, the woman was able to deliver vaginally at full term without any complications.

In the discussion and conclusion of this study, the authors wrote, "Chiropractors and midwives share similar goals in their approach to healthcare and particularly in the care of pregnant women. Both professions seek to mitigate or eliminate variables that lead to traumatic birth and therefore injury to both mother and child." They continued, "This case demonstrates the potential benefit of the Webster Technique in resolving transverse lie fetal positioning to facilitate vaginal delivery."