Improvement in GERD Following Chiropractic Care

CHALFONT, Pa. - Sept. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- A case report discusses the results of chiropractic care on a 27 year old female with the diagnosis of GERD and vertebral subluxation, as published in the Journal of Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research.

         Chalfont-based Dr. Scott W. Walker, D.C., stated, “A 27 year old female hairstylist presented to a chiropractic office with a history of upper and mid-back pain, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) which she stated was present since she was 15 years old after a rear end collision.”

         GERD is arguable the most prevalent clinical condition of the gastrointestinal tract.  The main symptom is heartburn – a burning sensation behind the sternum aggravated by eating, lying down, or increased intra-abdominal pressure.

“The patient was analyzed for subluxations based on Chiropractic Biophysics Technique (CBP) protocols.  CBP emphasizes optimal posture and spinal alignment as the primary goals of chiropractic care, with a focus on the structural rehabilitation of the spine and posture.” said Dr. Walker.

The patient received chiropractic care 3 times per week for 2 months at which time follow-up radiographs were taken, showing noticeable improvement structurally and also in GERD symptoms as reported by the patient. “Improvements in the patient’s abnormal posture and reduction of GERD symptoms as well as reductions of the radiographic vertebral subluxations using the CBP protocol shows promising results and may be effective for the reduction of GERD symptoms in cases which have not responded well to standard pharmacological treatment.” said Dr. Walker.

         Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Walker, whose office is located at 166 East Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA USA (telephone 215-997-8786).