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Chiropractic Adjustments and Infantile Colic: A Case Study
By Christine Hyman, D.C.

A case report involving symptoms of infantile colic in a 5-week-old male infant. This case study addresses the various factors of infantile colic including the concept of vertebral subluxation, which should not be overlooked as a possible factor. The results of this study showed remarkable improvement of the infant after each chiropractic adjustment, as related by both parents. (1994 Proceedings)

Key Terms: infantile colic, vertebral subluxation, chiropractic adjustment, abdominal distress