Case Studies

On the 27th of October, 2024 Kristi presented with multiple symptoms related to multiple post concussion events that were incurred from playing ice hockey. She was also scheduled to get surgery for a chronic left shoulder pain. A comprehensive examination revealed: Treatment included: At the completion of the 90 minute appointment, all Kristi’s pain (bilateral…

In October 2023, a 71-year old female patient presented with the chief complaints of jaw pain and clicking. The patient, PN, went to her family dentist who fabricated a lower orthotic dental appliance at a cost of $500. Unfortunately, the device did not solve the pain and clicking problem. The dentist did not define the…

Approximately two years ago, Keith Calhoun was referred to me by Dr. Anthony Sims for evaluation and treatment of cranial distortions and malocclusion. Keith’s primary chief complaints were facial tension, neck , hip and lower back pain. No amount of chiropractic manipulation or conventional orthodontics (braces) decreased his complaints. An initial comprehensive examination revealed cranial…

One of my existing patients, Maria Glass, came in approximately two months ago with the chief complaints of pain in her jawbone, pain in her parotid glands, and bilateral swollen lymph nodes beneath her lower jaw. Maria was wearing looped earrings. I asked her what the earrings were made of. She replied silver. I told…

I just had a patient come up from Miami, Florida. Maria’s chief complaint was left foot pain when walking. The pressure on her front part beneath her toes triggered a dull aching pain. A basic principle in chiropractic is that in most instances the area of symptoms is not the source of the problem. In…

Why do chronically ill pain patients fall through the cracks? The answer is simple. Complex problems require complex solutions. Unfortunately, most practitioners do not have the training or skills to connect the dots and these complex cases go undiagnosed. Treating the symptoms is like painting on rust. It’s a temporary fix but eventually the rust…

There are only 450 different reasons for headaches. Many are the traditional causes like food allergies, stress, misaligned upper cervical vertebrae, fermented foods, high blood pressure but there are other sources not so common. Scars can work like interference fields triggering migraines. Ear piercings can be located in acupuncture points triggering headaches. Invisalign orthodontic treatment…

If you are one of the reported 1.7 to 3 million concussion victims and you have chronic post-concussion symptoms, there is good news. An international lecturer, author, researcher and clinician, Dr. Gerald H. Smith has successfully treated numerous post-concussion patients over his 54 plus years of clinical practice with a non-invasive technique that is unknown…

In reality, numerous pieces are missing from medicine’s diagnostic and treatment puzzle today. A prime illustration lies in the realm of diagnosing and treating post-concussion syndrome, exemplified by LG’s case. Engaging in football significantly heightens the risk of concussion. During his high school football tenure in the 1970s, LG experienced his first concussion, rendering him…

Richard Bok was a retired Air Force radar operator. In addition to daily exposure to radar waves, he also was exposed to jet fuel fumes and other chemicals present on the airbase. These exposures resulted in chronic eye pain, irritation, and an “oil” film effect over his eyes. Also present was glyphosate, the herbicide Round-Up…