Chiropractic Research
Peer-reviewed case studies, reviews, and clinical research on chiropractic careThe articles below are drawn from McCoy Press journals — peer-reviewed publications including the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic, and the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research.
Each entry is a real case study or review reporting outcomes of chiropractic care. Click any article to read the full study on Vertebral Subluxation Research.
Neck Pain, Headaches & Migraines
How specific upper-cervical chiropractic care has been documented to address chronic headaches, migraine, and neck pain.
Resolution of Chronic Migraines & Neck Pain in a 23-Year-Old Female Following Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxations
After ten years of chronic migraines plus neck and low-back pain, the patient's Headache Disability Index dropped from 70/100 to 28/100 following combined upper-cervical and full-spine chiropractic care.
Read full studyUpper Cervical Chiropractic Care for a Patient with Chronic Migraine Headaches — With an Appendix Summarizing an Additional 100 Headache Cases
A 35-year-old with chronic daily tension and migraine headaches: all headaches absent following three months of upper-cervical care and still absent at one-year follow-up. Appendix reviews findings from 100 additional headache cases.
Read full studyResolution of Chronic Migraines Following Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Care: A Case Study & Selective Review of the Literature
A 53-year-old female with a 12-year migraine history reported complete recovery from migraines after three months of Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic care.
Read full studyVertigo & Cervicogenic Dizziness
The upper cervical spine houses receptors that help the brain interpret balance — research on chiropractic outcomes for dizziness.
Resolution of Cervicogenic Dizziness and Upper Cervical Pain in a 49-Year-Old Female Receiving Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Care
Atlas Orthogonal care for correction of upper cervical subluxation was associated with resolution of cervicogenic dizziness and upper-cervical pain.
Read full studyResolution of Vertigo, Migraines and Neck Pain in a 12-Year-Old Receiving Chiropractic Care — A Case Study
Pediatric case documenting resolution of vertigo, migraine, and neck pain following chiropractic adjustment of vertebral subluxation.
Read full studyBack Pain & Disc Problems
Documented outcomes for low-back complaints and disc-related conditions managed conservatively through chiropractic care.
Auto Accidents & Whiplash
Research on cervical injury patterns following motor-vehicle collisions and the role of chiropractic evaluation and care.
Pediatric & Family Care
Children, infants, and adolescents under chiropractic care — gentle adjustments and documented outcomes for a range of childhood presentations.
Improvement in Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Pediatric Patient Following Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care
Recent pediatric case documenting improvement in tics and OCD-related symptoms with subluxation-based care.
Read full studyImprovement Following Chiropractic in a Child with Epileptic Seizures & Nystagmus: A Case Study & Review of the Literature
Seizure frequency dropped from six per day to once a month following chiropractic care in a child with epileptic seizures and nystagmus.
Read full studyResolution of Constipation Following Chiropractic Care to Reduce Vertebral Subluxation in an Infant with Birth Trauma
Infant case describing positive outcomes for constipation and cervical range-of-motion restriction after a birth-trauma history, managed with gentle chiropractic adjustments.
Read full studyHealth Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care Since Birth: A Retrospective Analysis
Retrospective analysis of five children under chiropractic care since birth — all five experienced healthy childhoods largely free of typical childhood illnesses.
Read full studyPregnancy & Maternal Care
Specialized chiropractic care for expecting mothers — the Webster Technique and pregnancy-specific approaches.
Whole-Body & Neurological
Case reports and reviews on chiropractic care for complex multi-system and neurological presentations.
Resolution of Multi-System Neurologic Symptomatology in a 30-Year-Old Male with Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Atlas Orthogonal and Full-Spine Chiropractic Care
Recent case documenting multi-system neurological improvement in a 30-year-old male with MS under combined Atlas Orthogonal and full-spine chiropractic care.
Read full studyChiropractic Care, the Gut–Brain Axis, and Gastrointestinal Function: A Narrative Review with Real-World Feasibility Insights
Narrative review exploring how spinal function and the autonomic nervous system intersect with gastrointestinal health.
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