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By Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark
We are in the middle of a global Autism Spectrum Disorder epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Numerous theories have been given as to why the world is encountering such an aggressive rise in the amount of children being affected today, including theories that range from birth injuries and vaccinations to environmental issues and genetics. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to pinpoint which of these factors serves as the actual root cause or whether they all play a part in the development of this challenging condition. Fortunately, there is one natural and highly effective treatment that has been proven to provide relief of autism symptoms; Upper Cervical Chiropractic.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Upper Cervical Chiropractic
While the exact cause of Autism Spectrum Disorders hasn’t yet been unidentified, we do know that the disorder impacts the brain’s ability to process information by affecting how the nerve cells link up and organize which in turn influences all areas of life, from mood and communication to physical behavior. According to studies carried out by Psycho Educational and Guidance services, upper cervical chiropractic care is 20 to 40% more effective than the usual prescribed medications when it comes to reducing the symptoms commonly observed in an extensive range of Autism related behavioral and learning problems.
While upper cervical chiropractic doesn’t promise to treat all the symptoms, or the disorder itself, more and more studies are suggesting that it can provide significant changes in regards to some of its symptoms. When you think about it, especially if you’ve ever had upper cervical chiropractic care for other health problems, it just makes sense that it would be an effective approach since Autism Spectrum Disorders are also connected to the nervous system. Essentially upper cervical chiropractic aligns the top of the neck which, when it’s out of alignment, disrupts the communication of the brain and body, a factor that plays a big part in ASD.
Another study that was published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research stated that altered biomechanics from misalignment of the upper spine leads to an imbalance in sensory feedback into both the cerebellum and cerebrum. Whenever nerve transmissions to the body’s major interpreting and integrating areas of the brain are out of balance it leads to altered nerve reaction to environmental shifts. Combine this data with the theory that the only purpose of upper cervical care is to reestablish accurate nerve communication; it’s easy to understand how this chiropractic technique can help in a number of instances.
cervical chiropractic care for other health problems, it just makes sense that it would be an effective approach since Autism Spectrum Disorders are also connected to the nervous system. Essentially upper cervical chiropractic aligns the top of the neck which, when it’s out of alignment, disrupts the communication of the brain and body, a factor that plays a big part in ASD.
Another study that was published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research stated that altered biomechanics from misalignment of the upper spine leads to an imbalance in sensory feedback into both the cerebellum and cerebrum. Whenever nerve transmissions to the body’s major interpreting and integrating areas of the brain are out of balance it leads to altered nerve reaction to environmental shifts. Combine this data with the theory that the only purpose of upper cervical care is to reestablish accurate nerve communication; it’s easy to understand how this chiropractic technique can help in a number of instances.
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