Chiropractic and Infertility

Chiropractic and Infertility,

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord we have helped several patients suffering from infertility. While we recognize that ultimately God is in control, we often find a high correlation between low back problems and infertility. When you stop to think about the fact that the same nerve roots that can cause low back pain, control the female reproductive system, it really should be no supprise that once the pressure is taken of the nerve not only does the low back pain resolve, but normal physiology as well.

The following is a case that was presented by Chiropractor Dr. Rosen. This is the review of a thirty-four year old woman who presented for chiropractic care.

Her chief complaints listed a variety of conditions, including a history of infertility. With her first child, she had attempted to get pregnant naturally but was not able to. Medical treatment included fertility drugs that were unsuccessful, but through in vitro fertilization she was able to conceive . Her son was born on July 3, 1998. Approximately one year after his birth she attempted to naturally conceive a second child, but was unsuccessful.

Her history revealed a number of gymnastic injuries over a twelve-year period and several “minor” car accidents. She was experiencing multiple symptoms including chronic back pain and spasms for years, occasional neck pain, and a chronic condition of unknown etiology that caused her hands and feet to be painful and difficult to use in the morning.

Chiropractic evaluation determined a primary Category II sacro-iliac joint instability complex. The patient committed to a six-week intensive care program. Chikropractic adjustments were utilized. Upon re-examination after six weeks, objective findings noted marked improvement and a stabilization of her subluxation complex. Subjective findings included the resolution of low back and neck pain, as well as the pain and stiffness in her hands and feet. For the first time in the patient’s life conception occurred naturally, approximately 4-5 weeks into the care program. Reconstructive care was continued through October 2000, at which time her daughter was born.

Conclusion: This patient made no other alterations in her lifestyle or clinical situation besides the addition of chiropractic care. There appear to be no other continuing factors contributing to her increased fertility except the Chiropractic care. Correlation of clinical findings support the reduction of the patient’s subluxation complex and changed neurophysiological parameters.

Keywords: infertility, low back pain,back pain, neck pain, chiropractic and pregnancy, chiropractic, vertebral subluxation complex

Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR) [December 17, 2003, pp 1-4]