Osteoporosis

Bone mineral density changes following upper cervical care. Kessinger R, Boneva D and White PB Ninth Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference October 13-14, 2001 Spartanburg, SC  http://www.sherman.edu/research/subcon9.html#rob  (published in the September, 2002 Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research)

Changes in bone mineral density following a course of upper cervical chiropractic care was explored in 33 consecutive patients in a doctor’s office over a period of 34 months.

Bone mineral density was assessed on each subject via the accuDEXA BMD assessment system, a bone densitometer that estimates bone mineral density (BMD).

Each subject was examined via accuDEXA BMD assessment system prior to receiving his or her first upper cervical adjustment. Follow-up examinations were performed in 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year post initiation of upper cervical chiropractic care.

In addition, each patient completed a SF-36 Rand Health Survey coinciding with each BMD examination.

Significant positive changes in BMD were noted in the majority of cases following one year of upper cervical chiropractic care. Three cases that presented with a BMD lower than what is considered normal moved into the normal range on their one-year follow-up examination. BMD changes observed 4 weeks and 6 months following the initiation of upper cervical chiropractic care do not appear significant. The SF-36 Rand Health Survey demonstrated positive responses in each of the follow-up examinations. This study suggests that upper cervical chiropractic care may positively influence bone mineral density.

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