Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. In fact, 1 out of every 68 children ends up with autism, with boys 5 times more likely to experience this than girls. Many people do not realize that an upper cervical chiropractor can actually help alleviate symptoms of autism by addressing the underlying cause. Is there any proof that this kind of treatment works?
A Recent Autism Example
A nearly 3-year-old girl presented with symptoms of autism. Her history reveals that she was born at 28 weeks, weighing 2.5 pounds. She had pain in her head, vomiting, couldn’t sleep well, and acid reflux. She was not typical in her development and behavior. When tested by the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers she failed 5 critical items, leading to a diagnosis of autism.
Her parents sought out the care of an upper cervical chiropractor. She began showing improvement. Her autism symptoms began to decrease, as well as the above-mentioned symptoms. She behaved better and was able to hold eye contact for a period of time. She began learning and speaking words and was, overall, a much happier child. After five months of upper cervical chiropractic care, she was not relapsing. In fact, she continued to improve! Her parents are so thankful they decided to try upper cervical.
Why does upper cervical chiropractic care work with autism? We must remember that the body works based on the assumption that the brain is communicating with it properly. A misalignment in the upper two vertebrae of the neck of only ¼ of a millimeter can cause this communication to be hindered. When improper signals are sent, a range of symptoms can occur including those that manifest themselves as autism.
At NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, we can realign the bones that are out of place and restore proper communication of the brain and body. The method we use is extremely gentle and will not cause the child any pain. No popping or twisting is involved. Why not schedule an evaluation today?
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/
