A new hot-off-the-presses study looked at middle age men and women with hearing loss. The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research conducted hearing tests among individuals with hearing loss and another group with normal hearing (Chiropr Osteopat 2006; 14:2).
The participants underwent a chiropractic examination to determine the presence of vertebral subluxation. This common condition occurs when spinal bones (vertebrae) move slightly out of alignment or motion is restricted. Research links vertebral subluxations with a vast array of disorders, including back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, attention problems, asthma and infantile colic. Doctors of chiropractic correct vertebral subluxations with gentle maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments.
The participants in the study received chiropractic adjustments wherever dysfunction occurred in the individual patient’s spine. Just as in regular chiropractic care, adjustments were customized for the individual patient.
After chiropractic intervention, tests were conducted again using the standard diagnostic criteria (Ventry & Weinstein criteria). The results showed an amazing 87% of the patients enjoyed restored or significantly improved hearing!