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AutoImmune Diseases and Chiropractic

Chiropractic is increasingly explored as a complementary approach for individuals with autoimmune conditions, emphasizing the role of the spine and nervous system in overall health. By addressing spinal function through adjustments, chiropractic care reduces stress on the body, supports efficient nervous system communication, and promotes mechanisms linked with pain modulation and inflammation regulation. Enhanced brain–body communication along the neuroimmune axis has been associated with improved adaptability and resilience, which may influence the frequency and intensity of symptom flare-ups. Case reports describe individuals with conditions such as lupus, Hashimoto’s, and rheumatoid arthritis noting improvements in comfort, function, and quality of life with consistent chiropractic care. While chiropractic does not claim to diagnose or treat autoimmune diseases, it may provide valuable support as a complementary strategy that works alongside the body’s natural processes.

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Chiropractic, the Nervous System, and Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases arise when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage. Common examples include Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis), and many others. Managing these conditions can be challenging, and patients often suffer symptoms like pain, fatigue, neurological deficits, and organ dysfunction. Chiropractic care with its focus on optimizing nervous system function offers a unique, drug-free approach that may improve quality of life for those with autoimmune disorders. By gently correcting spinal misalignments and reducing nervous system stress, chiropractic adjustments can help reduce pain and potentially ease autoimmune symptoms while boosting wellbeing acr.amegroups.org spinalresearch.com.au. This article will explore the neurobiological connections between the spine, nervous system, and immunity, and share evidence from case studies where chiropractic care yielded positive results for autoimmune patients. Our goal is to educate you on how aligning the spine and calming the nervous system may empower your body to function more efficiently. Thus, giving hope for symptom relief and a better quality of life even in “incurable” conditions.

The Neurobiology of Autoimmune Disease and Chiropractic’s Role

Autoimmune diseases are not just an immune system issue, they are neurological in nature. The brain, spinal cord, and nerves constantly communicate with the immune system and organize its functions. Stress, trauma, and toxins can disrupt this communication, contributing to immune dysregulation. There are many neurobiological factors in autoimmunity which we will discuss below.

Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance: Many autoimmune patients have an overactive sympathetic (“fight or flight”) response and reduced parasympathetic tone. Chronic stress and sympathetic overdrive can trigger inflammation and flare-ups. Chiropractic adjustments may help rebalance autonomic function by reducing nerve interference. Notably, chiropractic adjustments have been observed to boost immune function in specific case studies, influencing counts of T and B lymphocytes, natural killer cells, antibody levels, and phagocyte activity acr.amegroups.org. By restoring proper nerve flow, adjustments might enhance the parasympathetic (vagal) activity that calms inflammation. In fact, researchers have proposed a “cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway” in which the vagus nerve signals immune cells to dial back cytokine production acr.amegroups.org. Spinal adjustments (especially in the upper cervical region) may stimulate vagal reflexes; one case report speculated that upper cervical chiropractic corrections can trigger baroreceptors in the neck, effectively bridging to vagus nerve stimulation and an anti-inflammatory response acr.amegroups.org. In simpler terms, chiropractic care might reduce the “fight or flight” stress signals that exacerbate autoimmunity, while enhancing the functioning of nerves that promote healing and immunoregulation.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow and Neuro-Immune Health: CSF is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord, clearing waste and delivering nutrients. If CSF flow is impeded (for example, by a misalignment in the upper neck), it can raise intracranial pressure and contribute to neuroinflammation. Research using upright MRI in multiple sclerosis patients has shown that misalignment of the upper cervical spine can create CSF flow obstructions blog.doppsne.com. This leads to CSF leaks into brain tissue along with trapped proteins, triggering immune attacks on nerve fibers blog.doppsne.com. In a 2011 study, all MS patients imaged had significant CSF blockage at the atlas (C1) level blog.doppsne.com. Remarkably, when one MS patient in that study received a gentle upper cervical chiropractic correction, the results were dramatic: the adjustment reduced the CSF pressure and “dramatically decreased” the abnormal fluid leakage, which corresponded with cessation of her neurological symptoms (including severe vertigo and balance problems) blog.doppsne.com. The patient’s C1 misalignment was adjusted by the chiropractor and her debilitating MS symptoms decreased as healthy CSF flow was restored blog.doppsne.com. This link between spinal alignment, CSF dynamics, and autoimmune neuroinflammation suggests that chiropractic care could play a role in conditions like MS by improving fluid flow and reducing pressure on the brain and spinal cord.​

Brain Plasticity and Cortical Real Estate: Our brains adapt to how we use them. Chronic pain, poor posture, and lack of proper spinal motion can lead to inefficient mapping in the brain’s cortex. Essentially, if your body isn’t moving properly or getting clear signals (due to spinal joint dysfunction), the brain’s sensory and motor areas may become under-utilized, wasting precious cortical real estate that could be used for optimal function. Exciting research shows that adjusting the spine changes brain function. For example, a 2016 study in the journal Neural Plasticity found that a single chiropractic adjustment led to about 20% improvement in prefrontal cortex activity on EEG and other tests spinalresearch.com.au. The prefrontal cortex is the brain’s command center for things like decision-making, mood, immune control, autonomic function and motor control. According to one of the researchers, “This is solid scientific evidence that adjusting the spine changes the way the prefrontal cortex...processes information.... It demonstrates we change the way the brain works and shows that spinal function impacts brain function.”spinalresearch.com.au. In other studies, spinal adjustments produced a 45% increase in brain-to-muscle drive (measured by H-reflex and V-waves), indicating the brain could send stronger, more efficient signals after chiropractic care spinalresearch.com.au. Why does this matter for autoimmune disease? Because a brain that is communicating clearly with the body can better regulate all systems, including the immune response. By freeing up stuck spinal segments and improving joint position sense (proprioception), chiropractic care helps the brain “re-map” the body correctly, utilizing the cortex more efficiently. Patients often report better coordination, clearer thinking, and less pain after adjustments, which are signs of healthier nervous system integration. Ultimately, a well-adjusted spine may reduce the neural confusion that contributes to an overzealous immune system. It’s like tuning up an engine: when the nervous system is tuned up, the immune system can run more smoothly instead of revving out of control.

In summary, chiropractic does not “cure” the underlying autoimmune disorder (and it’s important to continue appropriate medical care), but it can address neurological and musculoskeletal factors that aggravate autoimmune processes. By correcting spinal misalignments, chiropractic care reduces nerve interference, normalizes CSF flow, and improves brain-body communication. This often leads to less pain, better organ function, reduced inflammation, and improved quality of life for autoimmune sufferers. The following real-world case studies illustrate how patients with various autoimmune diseases responded positively to chiropractic adjustments. Many of them experienced symptom relief and objective improvements. All the outcomes below were documented in peer-reviewed journals or clinical reports, and they highlight the hopeful message that a well-regulated nervous system can empower the body to heal in ways that seem improbable.

Case Studies: Autoimmune Patients Finding Relief with Chiropractic

Chiropractic care for Multiple Sclerosis (MS): MS is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system, leading to symptoms like numbness, weakness, vision problems, and balance issues. Chiropractic has helped MS patients by removing stress on the spine and improving quality of life. Although chiropractic cannot be considered a "cure" for multple sclerosis, many patients with major illnesses report reduced pain and better joint mobility. In one case, a 51-year-old woman with a 5-year history of MS saw a “dramatic improvement in symptoms related to multiple sclerosis” after beginning regular chiropractic care cihfc.com. Within 12 visits she reported less pain, better mobility, increased energy and lung capacity, and was able to become more active in daily life. Another case involved a 57-year-old female MS patient who underwent 24 sessions of instrument-assisted spinal adjustments (Activator Technique) over 2 months. She showed measurable improvements in a variety of subjective and objective health measures, including reduced numbness, better balance, and improved vision vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The authors noted that the patient had “positive health outcomes while receiving chiropractic care,” and called for further research into the role of chiropractic for MS patients vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. These cases illustrate that MS patients often feel and function better with chiropractic likely due to improved joint mobility, nervous system regulation, and even possibly enhanced CSF flow around the brain and spinal cord.

Chiropractic care for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease where the immune system can attack joints, skin, kidneys, and other organs. It’s considered incurable by conventional medicine, with treatment aimed only at managing flares. That’s why a published chiropractic case report caused a stir: it documented the resolution of an SLE case following chiropractic care vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. A 34-year-old female with lupus received specific chiropractic adjustments using the Pierce Results technique. After 12 visits (11 adjustments to the cervical and thoracic spine), her symptoms were “much improved” and astonishingly, her blood tests showed a complete resolution of systemic lupus, essentially a remission of the disease vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The chiropractors had used infrared thermography and spinal x-rays to guide care, correcting several detected subluxations. This patient’s medical doctor confirmed that her lupus (which had been active) went into remission, correlating with her course of chiropractic care. Another lupus case involved an 18-year-old female who had chronic neck and joint pain from lupus and was advised to start immunosuppressive medications. Instead, she tried a concentrated week of chiropractic care – 56 low-force adjustments over 7 days – using Functional Neurology. After two intensive courses of care at the chiropractic clinic, the patient achieved such remarkable improvement that her medical doctor reversed the lupus diagnosis apcj.net. In other words, she no longer met the criteria for lupus after the chiropractic care plan. Lupus is traditionally seen as “incurable, with treatment focused on symptom management”, yet these cases suggest that restoring nervous system balance can profoundly influence the body. We are not saying that chiropractic is the cure for Lupus but that patients may experience significant reductions in pain, fatigue, and flare frequency leading to major quality of life improvements.

Chiropractic care for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): RA is an autoimmune disease attacking the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and deformity. Conventional treatment relies on medications to suppress the immune system. Chiropractic offers a complementary approach by improving joint function and reducing nerve interference to those joints. A case report in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research followed a 54-year-old woman with severe, long-standing RA in her hands, feet, and knees. She entered chiropractic care with constant pain (9/10 on a pain scale without medication) and severe difficulty walking (often needing to hold walls for support) vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. After a thorough exam, her chiropractor initiated a specific adjustment plan (including spinal realignment and at-home exercises). The results were life-changing: 4 months in she experienced a significant decrease in symptoms. By the tenth month, her pain had dropped to 1/10 without any drugs, and she regained abilities she had lost. She could dance, exercise, and climb stairs again without paincihfc.comcihfc.com. The study authors noted that after seven years of only partial relief through medicine, this patient finally took control of her health through chiropractic and lifestyle changes, and now was completely drug-free with minimal symptoms vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. Another report on a 28-year-old female with RA demonstrated that corrective chiropractic care (Pettibon Technique) over 3 months not only improved her pain and fatigue, but also produced visible changes in her spine’s alignment on follow-up X-rays vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The patient reported a “significant improvement in quality of life” due to chiropractic, with better mobility and function vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The key takeaway is that chiropractic adjustments, by realigning the spine and reducing pressure on spinal nerves, can reduce the inflammation and pain signals to the joints. Patients often feel looser, with less swelling and improved strength. RA sufferers under chiropractic care commonly report needing fewer painkillers and having more active days, which is a huge win for daily living.

Chiropractic care for Crohn’s Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease): Crohn’s is an autoimmune condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption. The gut has its own nervous system (the enteric nervous system) which is in constant dialogue with the spinal cord and brain. Chiropractic adjustments, especially to the mid-back and lower spine, may improve autonomic nerve supply to the intestines and reduce gut inflammation. This is because the nerve roors that supply the GI system stem from these areas. One striking case report documented the complete remission of Crohn’s disease in a 60-year-old male patient following subluxation-centered chiropractic care vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The patient had suffered 6 years with Crohn’s, experiencing constant abdominal cramping and diarrhea (needing to use the bathroom every hour) and feeling sick all the time vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. He was on multiple medications and had a very poor quality of life. The patient began receiving regular full-spine diversified chiropractic adjustments, and incredibly, he reported immediate relief after the first two adjustments vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. Over the course of care, his improvements snowballed – eventually he had complete resolution of Crohn’s symptoms vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. After nine months, his medical specialist confirmed that the patient’s Crohn’s was in full remission. The chiropractor noted that not only were the symptoms gone, but the patient’s digestive function and gut flora normalized, likely due to a combination of the nerve system regulation and nutritional changes vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. Beyond single cases, there is research to back up these results: A 2007 clinical study on Crohn’s patients found that 12 of 17 patients who received spinal adjustments achieved long-term, stable remission of their symptoms commonwealthchiro.com. The researchers observed that vertebral subluxations were a common finding in Crohn’s patients and hypothesized a connection between correcting those subluxations and the remission of gut inflammation commonwealthchiro.com. Additionally, a well-known chiropractic case from 2003 (by Dr. Charles Blum) reported that a 32-year-old female with chronic inflammatory bowel disease was completely “relieved of this chronic condition following chiropractic treatment.”commonwealthchiro.com This suggests that chiropractic care, by restoring proper nerve flow to the intestines and calming systemic stress, can lead to significant digestive healing. Patients often report fewer flare-ups, better digestion, and even weight gain (in those who had trouble absorbing nutrients before). Considering how debilitating IBD can be, chiropractic’s ability to improve quality of life offers a ray of hope for those looking to break the cycle.

Chiropractic care for Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism: Autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s disease can cause fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and a host of other symptoms due to low thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is regulated by the nervous system via the hypothalamus and pituitary (the HPA axis), and cervical spine nerves also influence thyroid function. A recent case study using Torque Release Technique (a gentle chiropractic method) described a 61-year-old woman with long-standing hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s who sought chiropractic care. She had classic symptoms: weight gain, constant fatigue, low energy, plus migraines, dizziness, and even Meniere’s disease (inner ear issue). All of which made it hard for her to keep up with her grandchildren wellnessistheway.net. Medical treatment was not giving satisfactory relief. Her chiropractor found significant tightness and misalignments in her neck, mid back, low back, and pelvis during the exam wellnessistheway.net. These areas correspond to nerves that help govern endocrine and immune function. After a course of regular chiropractic adjustments, the patient experienced marked improvements: her energy levels surged, she began losing weight as her metabolism improved, and her episodes of tinnitus and vertigo decreased wellnessistheway.net. Most impressively, her hypothyroidism resolved (confirmed via lab testing of thyroid levels) meaning her thyroid lab values returned to normal range wellnessistheway.net. This case underscores how a well-functioning nervous system can restore balance to the endocrine system. By correcting subluxations, especially in the cervical and upper thoracic spine, chiropractic likely relieved stress on the nerves that influence thyroid gland activity and immune modulation. 

Chiropractic care for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease where the immune system causes rapid overgrowth of skin cells, leading to red, scaly patches and joint pain if arthritis develops. While primarily dermatological, psoriasis is linked to systemic inflammation and often co-exists with spinal issues (possibly due to chronic stress or pain dysregulating the immune system). A case report in 2011 documented an 85-year-old male who had severe psoriasis covering almost his entire body for years vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. He underwent chiropractic care using the Toftness System, a low-force chiropractic technique aimed at reducing nerve interference. Over four months (30 visits), the chiropractor adjusted the patient’s spine to address areas of subluxation, especially in regions thought to influence skin and immune function vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. The results were described as “dramatic improvements” in the patient’s skin condition vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. By the end of care, the psoriasis plaques had significantly regressed, and the patient reported much less itching and irritation. The improvement was so significant that the case report concluded there was a clear positive effect of chiropractic care (via the Toftness adjustments) in treating psoriasis vertebralsubluxationresearch.com. Other reports have noted similar outcomes. The exact mechanism isn’t fully understood, but it’s hypothesized that spinal adjustments may reduce stress on the nervous system, thus lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines that trigger psoriasis flares. Moreover, chiropractic patients with autoimmune skin conditions often remark that when their spine is in alignment, their pain decreases, whereas high stress or poor posture would previously trigger new lesions. The mind-body connection is powerful. By taking care of your spine, you indirectly nurture the systems housed within it.​

Chiropractic care for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): AS is an autoimmune arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing chronic back pain, stiffness, and eventually spinal fusion in severe cases. It is an inflammatory condition, so patients often take biologic drugs or NSAIDs to manage symptoms. While chiropractic must be performed carefully in AS (due to potential spinal fusion), there is evidence that gentle, targeted chiropractic care can improve mobility and reduce pain in AS patients. A published case series discussed three AS patients who received chiropractic treatments during inactive phases of their disease pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. In one detailed case, a 38-year-old male with advanced ankylosing spondylitis (diagnosed 10+ years prior) sought chiropractic care for worsening posture and pain. He had the classic forward-stooped “question mark” posture from spinal fusions and could barely bend his spine spinalresearch.com.auspinalresearch.com.au. The chiropractor used instrument-assisted adjustments and gentle mobilization (Activator, ArthroStim, and later some manual diversified technique as tolerated), combined with home stretching. After the initial adjustment, the patient noted decreased pain and improved range of motion (ROM) that very day spinalresearch.com.au. By the third visit, a steady trajectory of improvement began. By the 4th and 5th visits, the patient demonstrated notably improved cervical spine ROM and straighter, more erect posture, which others even commented on spinalresearch.com.au. By the 6th visit and beyond, he continued to stand taller with less need to accommodate a bent-knee posture, and had ongoing gains in flexibility spinalresearch.com.au. Over one year of periodic care, this AS patient had consistently improved spinal mobility, better posture, and reduced muscle tension and pain spinalresearch.com.au. The Australian chiropractors who reported the case pointed out that chiropractic research on AS, while limited, shows that a handful of case reports (using upper cervical or gentle techniques) have documented favorable responses in AS patients spinalresearch.com.au. They conclude that chiropractic care clearly has a potential role in the lives of AS sufferers, especially in improving function and quality of life spinalresearch.com.au. Indeed, our goal with AS patients is not to reverse the spinal fusion, but to keep the spine as flexible as possible, manage pain naturally, and improve posture and lung function. The above case achieved exactly that. The patient’s day-to-day life improved, he could move with less restriction, and he likely slowed further disability. For AS patients looking for relief, chiropractic provides a gentle, tailored approach to keep you moving and feeling your best without adding more drugs to your regimen.

Chiropractic care for Myasthenia Gravis (MG): MG is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle weakness and fatigue. It typically affects the eyes (drooping eyelids, double vision) and can progress to generalized weakness. Standard treatment involves medications to boost acetylcholine or suppress immunity. Incredibly, there are case reports suggesting chiropractic adjustments might help by improving neurological function. One such case, published in 2019, involved a 51-year-old female with severe MG symptoms who primarily sought chiropractic care for neck and back pain but ended up with her myasthenia symptoms completely resolving. The patient had been diagnosed based on elevated antibodies and muscle weakness; she had to stop her MG medications due to side effects, and her condition was deteriorating acr.amegroups.org. She began receiving chiropractic adjustments to correct dysfunction in her cervical and lumbar spine (using high-velocity, low-amplitude diversified technique). After just one week of treatment, she noticed improvement in her limb strength acr.amegroups.org. Within one month of starting chiropractic, her myasthenia gravis went into complete remission, with resolution of her double vision and restoration of full muscle strength acr.amegroups.org. She continued maintenance adjustments for another few months, and at 8-month follow-up she remained symptom-free acr.amegroups.org. The authors found this case remarkable and discussed possible mechanisms: Chiropractic adjustments may have reduced stress and facilitated better functioning of the cholinergic (acetylcholine) system. As noted earlier, there is a cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. The chiropractic adjustments might have stimulated the vagus nerve or related reflexes, leading to immune modulation. Additionally, previous reports (including by Alcantara and colleagues) had also described MG patients improving after cervical spine adjustments, suggesting this was not a one-off coincidence acr.amegroups.org. The time-order relationship (symptoms improving right after chiropractic) makes it hard to ignore the role adjustments played acr.amegroups.org. Relieving cervical spine stress might allow better communication between the nervous system and muscles, and even help normalize the autoimmune reaction in MG. For patients with myasthenia gravis, this offers a compelling reason to incorporate chiropractic care: it could mean the difference between progressive weakness and a chance at better quality of life. Chiropractic can help with the postural strain and neck pain that often accompany neurological conditions, improving overall comfort as you fight the disease. 

Each of the above cases shows the powerful potential of a holistic, nervous-system-focused approach in managing autoimmune diseases. They are evidence for hope.  From MS to lupus, from gut disorders to joint diseases, chiropractic adjustments have helped real patients achieve outcomes that reduce pain and restore function. It’s important to note that these are individual cases (not guaranteed for every patient), and chiropractic care works best as part of an integrated healthcare plan. You should continue to consult with your medical doctors and follow appropriate medical treatments. These cases illustrate that seeing a chiropractor can address underlying issues (like spinal misalignments, poor posture, or high stress load) that might be fueling your autoimmune condition’s severity.

Why Chiropractic Could Improve Your Life with Autoimmune Disease

If you’re suffering from an autoimmune disorder, you might feel like you’ve tried everything: medications, diets, supplements and you’re still not where you want to be. Chiropractic offers something different: rather than targeting the immune system directly with drugs, it unleashes your body’s own healing ability by optimizing the nervous system. Your brain and nerves form the communication highway that tells your organs and immune cells how to behave. If there’s a traffic jam or roadblock on that highway (for instance, a misalignment pinching a nerve, or chronic pain signals overwhelming your system), then the messages get jumbled up. The immune system can overreact or misfire. A principled chiropractor acts like a skilled mechanic, clearing the roadblocks and fine-tuning the system so that communication flows freely again.

The evidence from the case studies above should excite anyone looking for a better quality of life: patients with conditions once deemed permanent found relief. Quality of life is not just about lab results, it’s about how you feel and function each day. Chiropractic care has consistently shown it can help autoimmune sufferers feel more in control of their bodies: more energy, less pain, clearer thinking, better sleep, and the ability to do the activities they love again. Academia is catching up to what chiropractors have observed for over a century: a body in alignment heals better. Chiropractic is safe, natural, and focuses on treating you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. If you’re considering this path, we invite you to visit Luxury Chiropractic for a consultation. We will assess your spine and nervous system, discuss your specific autoimmune challenges, and design a plan to gently correct any issues we find. Our aim is not to replace your medical treatments, but to complement them in a way that enhances your overall health and happiness. Given the complexity of autoimmune diseases, you deserve every tool in the toolbox working for you and chiropractic is powerful for restoring form and function in the body.

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  2. Harden J. et al. (2017). Annals of VSR: Lupus patient’s symptoms “much improved” after 11 adjustments; follow-up blood work showed resolution of SLEvertebralsubluxationresearch.com.

  3. Kolterman S. et al. (2019). Asia-Pac Chiropr J: 18-year-old with lupus received concentrated chiropractic care; medical diagnosis of lupus was reversed after care, indicating remissionapcj.net.

  4. Brown D. & Korten J. (2023). Annals of VSR: 28-year-old with RA had 3 months of Pettibon spinal corrections; showed better spinal alignment, less pain, and “significant improvement in quality of life”vertebralsubluxationresearch.comvertebralsubluxationresearch.com.

  5. “RA Helped with Chiropractic – Case Study.” Annals of VSR (2012): 54-year-old RA patient off all meds after 4 months; pain 9→1/10 in 10 months, regained ability to exercise and live normallycihfc.com.

  6. Phillips M. & Wilt T. (2018). Annals of VSR: 60-year-old male with Crohn’s disease had complete remission after 9 months of chiropractic adjustments (plus diet); was able to stop all medicationsvertebralsubluxationresearch.comvertebralsubluxationresearch.com.

  7. Seymour T. (2024). Commonwealth Chiro Blog: Cites 2007 study – 12 of 17 Crohn’s patients achieved long-term remission with spinal adjustments; vertebral subluxations were a common finding in Crohn’scommonwealthchiro.com. Also notes Blum’s 2003 case of a woman’s chronic IBD resolved following chiropracticcommonwealthchiro.com.

  8. Wallis D. & Cuviello V. (2020). Annals of VSR: 61-year-old female with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism saw hypothyroid resolution confirmed by lab tests after Torque Release Technique adjustments; symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, tinnitus greatly improvedwellnessistheway.net.

  9. Tsuji Y. (2011). Annals of VSR: 85-year-old with body-wide psoriasis underwent 30 Toftness chiropractic sessions in 4 months; significant skin clearing observed, indicating a positive effect of chiropractic on this immune-mediated skin diseasevertebralsubluxationresearch.com.

  10. Alcantara J. et al. (2018). Annals of VSR: Case of 38-year-old with advanced ankylosing spondylitis – gentle instrument and manual adjustments over 1 year led to improved posture, range of motion, and less pain; authors conclude chiropractic shows promise for AS patientsspinalresearch.com.auspinalresearch.com.au.

  11. Chu E. & Bellin D. (2019). AME Case Reports: 51-year-old woman with Myasthenia Gravis had complete remission of MG symptoms within 1 month of starting cervical chiropractic adjustments; remained symptom-free and off medication at 8-month follow-upacr.amegroups.orgacr.amegroups.org. Authors discuss how vagal nerve modulation and improved acetylcholine signaling due to spinal alignment might explain this recoveryacr.amegroups.orgacr.amegroups.org.

  12. Damadian R. & Chu D. (2011). Physiol Chem Phys & Med NMR: Study using upright MRI on MS patients found atlas misalignments causing CSF flow blockages in all patients; post-correction by an upper cervical chiropractor (Dr. Scott Rosa) showed restored CSF flow and cessation of MS vertigo/balance symptoms in the treated caseblog.doppsne.comblog.doppsne.com. This suggests upper cervical adjustments can reduce intracranial pressure and immune-triggering protein leaks in neuro-autoimmune conditions.

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