Physicians (and chiropractic physicians) are well qualified to diagnosis EARLY AS from exams, symptom patterns, MRIs, Xrays, and blood tests. |For those who do not think chiropractic can contribute to sucessful management of AS, below are two research articles of successful cases. Many AS patients benefit from gentle manipulative therapy. |And the earlier commenter is correct: anti-inflammatory diet changes (basically lots of natural foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, anti-oxidants, etc) are recommended for an inflammatory arthrosis of any kind. Consider the following website for more information on an preventative healthful diet: www.deflame.com. |Good luck all- Dr. Michelle |Article sources:
1. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. The effect of chiropractic care for a 30-year-old male with advanced ankylosing spondylitis: a time series case report. 2003 Oct;26(8):E1-9.
2. J Can Chiropr Assoc. Symptomatic improvement in function and disease activity in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis utilizing a course of chiropractic therapy: a prospective case study. 2005 Jun;49(2):81-91.
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Physicians (and chiropractic physicians) are well qualified to diagnosis EARLY AS from exams, symptom patterns, MRIs, Xrays, and blood tests. |For those who do not think chiropractic can contribute to sucessful management of AS, below are two research articles of successful cases. Many AS patients benefit from gentle manipulative therapy. |And the earlier commenter is correct: anti-inflammatory diet changes (basically lots of natural foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, anti-oxidants, etc) are recommended for an inflammatory arthrosis of any kind. Consider the following website for more information on an preventative healthful diet: www.deflame.com. |Good luck all- Dr. Michelle |Article sources:
April 5, 2010 - 8:57pm1. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. The effect of chiropractic care for a 30-year-old male with advanced ankylosing spondylitis: a time series case report. 2003 Oct;26(8):E1-9.
2. J Can Chiropr Assoc. Symptomatic improvement in function and disease activity in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis utilizing a course of chiropractic therapy: a prospective case study. 2005 Jun;49(2):81-91.
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